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Chestnut vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chestnut and Swiss cheese

  • Chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, and vitamin C; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% higher.
  • Chestnut has less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than chestnut (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +893.1%
Contains more IronIron +1230.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +904.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3184.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1834.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1648%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +479.8%

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.
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1042.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 +1827.8%
Contains more WaterWater +81.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1248%
Contains more FatsFats +2145.7%
Contains more OtherOther +319.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1590.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 46mg 890mg 84%
Saturated fat 0.26g 18.227g 82%
Phosphorus 99mg 574mg 68%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Protein 2g 26.96g 50%
Copper 0.472mg 0.047mg 47%
Fats 1.38g 30.99g 46%
Zinc 0.25mg 4.37mg 37%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.026mg 36%
Vitamin A 1µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Iron 1.73mg 0.13mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 8.046g 19%
Potassium 715mg 72mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.302mg 15%
Calories 131kcal 393kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.071mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.011mg 11%
Carbs 27.76g 1.44g 9%
Sodium 27mg 187mg 7%
Folate 38µg 10µg 7%
Magnesium 54mg 33mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 1.341g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.064mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.353mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Chestnut 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
20%
Chestnut
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.