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Baby food vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between baby food and Swiss cheese

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and fiber; however, Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Baby food covers your daily iron needs 592% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Baby food has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of baby food is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Cheese, swiss.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +506.9%
Contains more IronIron +36438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +610.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22063.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +799.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +4997.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121%
Contains more FatsFats +604.3%
Contains more WaterWater +461.6%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +567.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.13mg 592%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.064mg 217%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.011mg 202%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.302mg 186%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Saturated fat 0.769g 18.227g 79%
Fats 4.4g 30.99g 41%
Copper 0.334mg 0.047mg 32%
Vitamin A 1µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Protein 12.2g 26.96g 30%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 392mg 574mg 26%
Carbs 73.4g 1.44g 24%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.6mg 21%
Zinc 2.4mg 4.37mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 8.046g 17%
Calcium 733mg 890mg 16%
Magnesium 100mg 33mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.353mg 14%
Potassium 437mg 72mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.071mg 9%
Sodium 3mg 187mg 8%
Folate 43µg 10µg 8%
Selenium 25.9µg 30µg 7%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.341g 2%
Choline 23.2mg 15.5mg 1%
Calories 379kcal 393kcal 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Swiss cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.