Cheddar Cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheddar Cheese and Swiss cheese different?
- Cheddar Cheese is higher in Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 82% higher.
- Swiss cheese has less Sodium.
Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, swiss are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+25.4%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+26.2%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Zinc
+20.1%
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Copper
+56.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.13
Equal in Potassium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.026
Equal in Selenium - 30
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Calcium
+25.4%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+26.2%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Zinc
+20.1%
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Copper
+56.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.13
Equal in Potassium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.026
Equal in Selenium - 30
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+18.6%
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Vitamin E
+18.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+163.6%
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Vitamin B2
+41.7%
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Vitamin B5
+16.1%
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Folate
+170%
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Vitamin K
+71.4%
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Vitamin B12
+178.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
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Vitamin A
+18.6%
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Vitamin E
+18.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+163.6%
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Vitamin B2
+41.7%
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Vitamin B5
+16.1%
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Folate
+170%
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Vitamin K
+71.4%
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Vitamin B12
+178.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+114.6%
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Other
+24.5%
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Protein
+17.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.99
Equal in Water - 37.63
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22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
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2.98 g
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Carbs
+114.6%
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+24.5%
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Protein
+17.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.99
Equal in Water - 37.63
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.341
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.341 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.341
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 1.44g |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 30.99g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 1.44g |
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| Calories | 404kcal | 393kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 890mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 574mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 187mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 4.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.047mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.071mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 1.065mg |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g | 0.987g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 18.227g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.341g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.