Cream cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cream cheese and Swiss cheese?
- Swiss cheese is richer than cream cheese in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 118% more.
- Cream cheese has 2 times more choline than Swiss cheese. While cream cheese has 27.2mg of choline, Swiss cheese has only 15.5mg.
- The amount of sodium in Swiss cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, cream and Cheese, swiss types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +817.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +774% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +436.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +248.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1290.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.6% |
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Fats
~30.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
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Saturated fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.046g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.341g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 3.06µg | 118% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 890mg | 79% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 574mg | 67% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 26.96g | 42% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 30µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 4.37mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 18.227g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.302mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 187mg | 6% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 30.99g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 93mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.353mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 8.046g | 2% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 15.5mg | 2% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 393kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 288µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 1.341g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 0.734g | N/A |
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
21%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.986g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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