Feta vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Feta and Swiss cheese different?
- Feta is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 57% higher.
- Feta contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Swiss cheese. While Feta contains 0.424mg of Vitamin B6, Swiss cheese contains only 0.071mg.
- Swiss cheese has less Sodium.
Cheese, feta 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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Iron
+400%
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Calcium
+80.5%
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Magnesium
+73.7%
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Phosphorus
+70.3%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Sodium
-79.6%
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Zinc
+51.7%
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Copper
+46.9%
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Selenium
+100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.026
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Iron
+400%
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Calcium
+80.5%
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Magnesium
+73.7%
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Phosphorus
+70.3%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Sodium
-79.6%
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Zinc
+51.7%
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Copper
+46.9%
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Selenium
+100%
Equal in Manganese - 0.026
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 D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1300%
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Vitamin B2
+179.5%
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Vitamin B3
+1448.4%
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Vitamin B5
+173.9%
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Vitamin B6
+497.2%
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Folate
+220%
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Vitamin K
+28.6%
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Vitamin A
+148.1%
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Vitamin E
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+81.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1300%
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Vitamin B2
+179.5%
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Vitamin B3
+1448.4%
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Vitamin B5
+173.9%
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Vitamin B6
+497.2%
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Folate
+220%
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Vitamin K
+28.6%
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Vitamin A
+148.1%
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Vitamin E
+233.3%
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Vitamin B12
+81.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+184%
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Water
+46.7%
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+74.5%
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Protein
+89.7%
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Fats
+45.6%
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
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5.2 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
+184%
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+46.7%
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+74.5%
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Protein
+89.7%
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+45.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-18%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+74%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+126.9%
Saturated Fat:
14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.591 g
Saturated Fat:
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.341 g
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-18%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+74%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+126.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 4.09g | 1.44g | |
Protein | 14.21g | 26.96g | |
Fats | 21.28g | 30.99g | |
Carbs | 4.09g | 1.44g | |
Calories | 264kcal | 393kcal | |
Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | |
Calcium | 493mg | 890mg | |
Iron | 0.65mg | 0.13mg | |
Magnesium | 19mg | 33mg | |
Phosphorus | 337mg | 574mg | |
Potassium | 62mg | 72mg | |
Sodium | 917mg | 187mg | |
Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.37mg | |
Copper | 0.032mg | 0.047mg | |
Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.026mg | |
Selenium | 15µg | 30µg | |
Vitamin A | 422IU | 1047IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 125µg | 288µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.6mg | |
Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.011mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.302mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.064mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.353mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.071mg | |
Folate | 32µg | 10µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 3.06µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.401mg | |
Threonine | 0.637mg | 1.038mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 1.537mg | |
Leucine | 1.395mg | 2.959mg | |
Lysine | 1.219mg | 2.585mg | |
Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.784mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 1.662mg | |
Valine | 1.065mg | 2.139mg | |
Histidine | 0.397mg | 1.065mg | |
Cholesterol | 89mg | 93mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.987g | ||
Saturated Fat | 14.946g | 18.227g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.623g | 8.046g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 1.341g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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
57%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.281g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)