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Swiss cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and Blue cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Blue cheese has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 77% higher.
  • Blue cheese has 2 times less Selenium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese has 30µg of Selenium, while Blue cheese has 14.5µg.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Cheese, blue.

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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 +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.6%
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.6%

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 A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +71.5%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Carbs +62.5%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +71.5%
Equal in Fats - 28.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 26.96g 21.4g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 28.74g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 393kcal 353kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 0.5g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 528mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 387mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 187mg 1146mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 2.66mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.04mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.009mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 721IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 198µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.25mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 10µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.22µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.312mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.785mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.124mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.919mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.852mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.584mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.087mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.556mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.758mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 75mg Blue cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 18.669g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 7.778g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.8g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
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 Blue 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 959mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.