Chicken meat vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and Swiss cheese different?
- Chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 115% higher.
- Chicken meat contains 133 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While chicken meat contains 8.487mg of vitamin B3, Swiss cheese contains only 0.064mg.
- Chicken meat has less saturated fat.
- Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than Swiss cheese (27).
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, swiss are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +869.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5833.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +325.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +920% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +58% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~26.96g
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Other
~2.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | -79.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.7% |
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 | 0.3µg | 3.06µg | 115% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 890mg | 88% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 18.227g | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 574mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 0.064mg | 53% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 30.99g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 288µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.071mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 4.37mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.353mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 30µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.341g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.302mg | 10% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 15.5mg | 9% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 393kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 8.046g | 7% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 187mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 26.96g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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 |
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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
36%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.