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Broth vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and Swiss cheese

  • Broth is richer in choline and vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1030% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Broth has 38 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Broth has 2.46mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese has 0.064mg.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than Swiss cheese (27).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +69.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.2%
Contains more IronIron +692.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4755.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
~equal in Selenium ~30µg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3743.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +1150.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1550.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1557.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 187mg 1030%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.06µg 115%
Calcium 187mg 890mg 70%
Saturated fat 3.43g 18.227g 67%
Phosphorus 166mg 574mg 58%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.37mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 13mg 93mg 27%
Fats 13.88g 30.99g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.341g 21%
Protein 16.66g 26.96g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 15.5mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.064mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 0.13mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.302mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.011mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 8.046g 7%
Potassium 309mg 72mg 7%
Carbs 18.01g 1.44g 6%
Calories 267kcal 393kcal 6%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.026mg 5%
Magnesium 56mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.353mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.047mg 5%
Selenium 28µg 30µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 23688mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.