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

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Cottage cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Cottage cheese.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 110% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 11 times more Zinc than Cottage cheese. Swiss cheese contains 4.37mg of Zinc, while Cottage cheese contains 0.4mg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

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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 +972.3%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +261%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +992.5%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +209.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +972.3%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +261%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +992.5%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +209.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%

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 +647.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +611.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +647.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +611.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.4%
Contains more Fats +620.7%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Water +112%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +142.4%
Contains more Fats +620.7%
Contains more Other +111.3%
Contains more Carbs +134.7%
Contains more Water +112%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +990.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 26.96g 11.12g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 4.3g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 393kcal 98kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 2.67g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 83mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.07mg Swiss cheese
Magnesium 33mg 8mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 159mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 187mg 364mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.4mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.029mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.002mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 9.7µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 140IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 37µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.08mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.163mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.046mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.43µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.147mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.5mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.591mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.116mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.934mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.269mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.577mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.748mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.326mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0.778g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.123g 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 Cottage 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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

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

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