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Swiss cheese vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Milk

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Milk is richer in Vitamin D.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 108% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 29 times more Saturated Fat than Milk. Swiss cheese contains 18.227g of Saturated Fat, while Milk contains 0.633g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 +612%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +504.2%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +766.7%
Contains more Selenium +809.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +612%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +504.2%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +766.7%
Contains more Selenium +809.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%

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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Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +551.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.361
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +551.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.361

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +700%
Contains more Fats +3094.8%
Contains more Other +297.3%
Contains more Carbs +246.5%
Contains more Water +139%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +700%
Contains more Fats +3094.8%
Contains more Other +297.3%
Contains more Carbs +246.5%
Contains more Water +139%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2804.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3731.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2804.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3731.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 4.99g Milk
Protein 26.96g 3.37g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 0.97g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 4.99g Milk
Calories 393kcal 42kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 5.2g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 125mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.03mg Swiss cheese
Magnesium 33mg 11mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 95mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 187mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 4.37mg 0.42mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.01mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.003mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 3.3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 196IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 58µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.01mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.185mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.037mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.47µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.043mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.143mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.174mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.319mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.282mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.088mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.174mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.22mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.101mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.987g Milk
Saturated Fat 18.227g 0.633g Milk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0.277g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.035g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 0.027g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.