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Colby cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between colby cheese and Swiss cheese

  • Colby cheese is higher in iron and vitamin B2; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, colby 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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
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 +76.4%
Contains more IronIron +484.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.9%

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 0% 88% 5.6% 9% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +268.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~288µg
~equal in Choline ~15.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 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 +78.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
~equal in Fats ~30.99g
~equal in Water ~37.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.227g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Colby cheese Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 3.06µg 93%
Selenium 14.5µg 30µg 28%
Calcium 685mg 890mg 21%
Sodium 604mg 187mg 18%
Phosphorus 457mg 574mg 17%
Zinc 3.07mg 4.37mg 12%
Saturated fat 20.218g 18.227g 9%
Iron 0.76mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.375mg 0.302mg 6%
Protein 23.76g 26.96g 6%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.28g 8.046g 3%
Vitamin A 264µg 288µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.953g 1.341g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.353mg 3%
Potassium 127mg 72mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.6mg 2%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Fats 32.11g 30.99g 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.047mg 1%
Cholesterol 95mg 93mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.071mg 1%
Calories 394kcal 393kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.57g 1.44g N/A
Carbs 2.57g 1.44g 0%
Sugar 0.52g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 15.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.845mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.475mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.275mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 1.978mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.622mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.251mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 1.586mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.834mg 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
Colby cheese 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
28%
Colby cheese
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Colby cheese
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.991g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.