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Swiss cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 82% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, swiss and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +25.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.1%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.14
Equal in Potassium - 76
Equal in Manganese - 0.027
Equal in Selenium - 28.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Calcium +25.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.1%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.14
Equal in Potassium - 76
Equal in Manganese - 0.027
Equal in Selenium - 28.5

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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Equal in Water - 37.02
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +114.6%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Equal in Water - 37.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.421

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swiss cheese Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 26.96g 22.87g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 1.44g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 393kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 710mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 33mg 27mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 455mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 76mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 187mg 653mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 3.64mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.03mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 30µg 28.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.059mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.066mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.1µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.206mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.939mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.025mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.547mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.074mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.404mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.547mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 99mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.917g Cheddar Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 18.867g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.017g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
48%
Swiss cheese
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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