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Biscuit vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and Swiss cheese?

  • Biscuits are richer in iron and vitamin B1, yet Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Biscuits have 32 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. Biscuits have 0.356mg of vitamin B1, while Swiss cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Biscuits contain less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more IronIron +2130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1353.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +709.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +3136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3725%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +2997.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.1%
Contains more FatsFats +90.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3.06µg 124%
Calcium 235mg 890mg 66%
Saturated fat 4.324g 18.227g 63%
Phosphorus 164mg 574mg 59%
Protein 7g 26.96g 40%
Iron 2.9mg 0.13mg 35%
Zinc 0.54mg 4.37mg 35%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 3mg 93mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.011mg 29%
Fats 16.3g 30.99g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.341g 19%
Selenium 19.5µg 30µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.064mg 18%
Sodium 580mg 187mg 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.026mg 15%
Carbs 44.6g 1.44g 14%
Folate 61µg 10µg 13%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Copper 0.082mg 0.047mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 33mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 8.046g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.071mg 3%
Calories 353kcal 393kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.353mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.302mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.