Butter vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Butter and Swiss cheese
- Butter has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin E, however, Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 161% more than Swiss cheese.
- Swiss cheese contains 4 times less Vitamin E than Butter. Butter contains 2.32mg of Vitamin E, while Swiss cheese contains 0.6mg.
- Swiss cheese has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Butter, without salt 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3608.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4755.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2291.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +788.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +220.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3071.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +7350% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
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 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 81.11g | 30.99g |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.44g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.44g |
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| Cholesterol | 215mg | 93mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 890mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 4.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 574mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 187mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2499IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A | 684µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 0.6mg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Choline | 18.8mg | 15.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 50.489g | 18.227g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.43g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 1.341g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 0.038mg | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 0.057mg | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg | 1.065mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 0.734g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 32.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.