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Corn syrup vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and Swiss cheese different?

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5 than corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 128% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than corn syrup (90).

Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +312.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4844.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +10825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5118.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +934.5%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.011mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 +5288.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71%
Contains more OtherOther +645%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 18mg 890mg 87%
Saturated fat 0g 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 11mg 574mg 80%
Protein 0g 26.96g 54%
Selenium 2.9µg 30µg 49%
Fats 0g 30.99g 48%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.37mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Carbs 77.59g 1.44g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.302mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.046g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.341g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.353mg 7%
Magnesium 8mg 33mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.071mg 5%
Calories 286kcal 393kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.026mg 3%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.13mg 3%
Sodium 155mg 187mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Potassium 44mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 15.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.