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Chives vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chives and Swiss cheese?

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 176% higher.
  • Chives contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Chives, raw and Cheese, swiss types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +1130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +311.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +234%
Contains more Manganese +1334.6%
Contains more Calcium +867.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +889.7%
Contains more Zinc +680.4%
Contains more Selenium +3233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +1130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +311.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +234%
Contains more Manganese +1334.6%
Contains more Calcium +867.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +889.7%
Contains more Zinc +680.4%
Contains more Selenium +3233.3%

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.
Chives
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Contains more Vitamin A +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +910.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +15092.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +910.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +15092.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +202.1%
Contains more Water +140.9%
Contains more Protein +724.5%
Contains more Fats +4145.2%
Contains more Other +198%
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 Carbs +202.1%
Contains more Water +140.9%
Contains more Protein +724.5%
Contains more Fats +4145.2%
Contains more Other +198%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.2%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chives Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 1.44g Chives
Protein 3.27g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 0.73g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 4.35g 1.44g Chives
Calories 30kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 1.85g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 2.5g 0g Chives
Calcium 92mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 1.6mg 0.13mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 33mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 296mg 72mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 187mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.157mg 0.047mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.026mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 4353IU 1047IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.011mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.064mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.071mg Chives
Folate 105µg 10µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 212.7µg 1.4µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.128mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 0.195mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.163mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.036mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.145mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.057mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg Chives
Trans Fat 0g 0.987g Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 18.227g Chives
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Swiss cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Chives
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.