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Butter oil vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between butter oil and Swiss cheese

  • Butter oil has more vitamin A and vitamin E, while Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Butter oil covers your daily need for saturated fat, 218% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Butter oil contains 5 times more vitamin E than Swiss cheese. While butter oil contains 2.8mg of vitamin E, Swiss cheese contains only 0.6mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in Swiss cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butter oil, anhydrous 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 0% 1.2% 0.44% 0% 0.33% 0.27% 1.3% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1340%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +4600%
Contains more ZincZinc +43600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19033.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 280% 56% 0% 0.25% 1.2% 0.06% 0.6% 0.23% 1.3% 22% 0% 12%
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 AVitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +514.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3430%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0.28 g
Fats: 99.48 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.24 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +221%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9528.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15579.2%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 61.924 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.694 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +257.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter oil Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 61.924g 18.227g 199%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.06µg 127%
Fats 99.48g 30.99g 105%
Calcium 4mg 890mg 89%
Phosphorus 3mg 574mg 82%
Vitamin A 840µg 288µg 61%
Selenium 0µg 30µg 55%
Cholesterol 256mg 93mg 54%
Protein 0.28g 26.96g 53%
Monounsaturated fat 28.732g 8.046g 52%
Zinc 0.01mg 4.37mg 40%
Calories 876kcal 393kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.005mg 0.302mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.694g 1.341g 16%
Vitamin E 2.8mg 0.6mg 15%
Magnesium 0mg 33mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 187mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.01mg 0.353mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.4µg 6%
Copper 0.001mg 0.047mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.071mg 5%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.13mg 2%
Potassium 5mg 72mg 2%
Choline 22.3mg 15.5mg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.44g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.44g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.003mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.027mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.022mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.019mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 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
Butter oil 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
29%
Butter oil
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Butter oil
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 43.697g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter oil
Butter oil contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter oil
Butter oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter oil
Butter oil is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Butter oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173412/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.