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Buttermilk vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are buttermilk and Swiss cheese different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher than buttermilk in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 118% more than buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk is lower in cholesterol.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, swiss types were used in this article.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 +109.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +667.2%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +940.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
~equal in Sodium ~187mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 +209.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +232.6%
Contains more WaterWater +139.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +714.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3421.6%
Contains more OtherOther +234.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3067.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3963.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 3.06µg 118%
Saturated fat 0.548g 18.227g 80%
Calcium 116mg 890mg 77%
Phosphorus 89mg 574mg 69%
Selenium 2µg 30µg 51%
Protein 3.31g 26.96g 47%
Fats 0.88g 30.99g 46%
Zinc 0.42mg 4.37mg 36%
Cholesterol 4mg 93mg 30%
Vitamin A 14µg 288µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 8.046g 19%
Calories 40kcal 393kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.302mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.341g 9%
Magnesium 11mg 33mg 5%
Copper 0.011mg 0.047mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.071mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.353mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.011mg 2%
Potassium 151mg 72mg 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.026mg 1%
Iron 0.05mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 4.79g 1.44g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 1.44g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0g N/A
Sodium 190mg 187mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Choline 17.7mg 15.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.