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Swiss cheese vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and Ice cream sandwich different?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 125% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Swiss cheese contains 10 times more Calcium than Ice cream sandwich. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of Calcium, while Ice cream sandwich contains 86mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, swiss and Ice cream sandwich types were 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 +934.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +697.2%
Contains more Zinc +628.3%
Contains more Selenium +867.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Copper +440.4%
Contains more Manganese +1365.4%
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Calcium +934.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +697.2%
Contains more Zinc +628.3%
Contains more Selenium +867.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Copper +440.4%
Contains more Manganese +1365.4%

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 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +909.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2346.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +909.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2346.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +528.4%
Contains more Fats +261.6%
Contains more Other +170.9%
Contains more Carbs +2479.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +528.4%
Contains more Fats +261.6%
Contains more Other +170.9%
Contains more Carbs +2479.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.4%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.4%

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 26.96g 4.29g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 8.57g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 393kcal 237kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 18.57g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 86mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 33mg 29mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 72mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 115mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 187mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 4.37mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.026mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 30µg 3.1µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 286IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 86µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.4mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.146mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.209mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.028mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.05µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.3µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Trans Fat 0.987g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 18.227g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 2.661g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
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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Swiss cheese Ice cream sandwich
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%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.