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Yogurt vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yogurt and Swiss cheese?

  • Yogurt has less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium than Swiss cheese.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 96% higher.
  • Yogurt contains less Sodium.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Cheese, swiss types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.2%
Contains more Zinc +740.4%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +209.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.2%
Contains more Zinc +740.4%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +209.3%

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.
Yogurt
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +26075%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +308%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +26075%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +308%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +150%
Contains more Water +126.1%
Contains more Protein +164.6%
Contains more Fats +7846.2%
Contains more Other +313.9%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +150%
Contains more Water +126.1%
Contains more Protein +164.6%
Contains more Fats +7846.2%
Contains more Other +313.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15081.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11075%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15081.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11075%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 1.44g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 0.39g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 3.6g 1.44g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 3.24g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 110mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.13mg Swiss cheese
Magnesium 11mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 135mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 141mg 72mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 187mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.017mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 4IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.011mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.064mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 7µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 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 5mg 93mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g 0.987g Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 18.227g Yogurt
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Swiss 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
17%
Yogurt
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss 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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients
  2. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.