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Crouton vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crouton and Swiss cheese

  • Crouton has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • Crouton contains 85 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Crouton contains 5.439mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese contains 0.064mg.
  • Crouton contains less saturated fat.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +3038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1071.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +391%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +399.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +5563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8398.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 +5004.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.6%
Contains more FatsFats +369.5%
Contains more WaterWater +584.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.341g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 76mg 890mg 81%
Saturated fat 1.51g 18.227g 76%
Phosphorus 115mg 574mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.011mg 51%
Iron 4.08mg 0.13mg 49%
Fats 6.6g 30.99g 38%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.064mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Zinc 0.89mg 4.37mg 32%
Folate 132µg 10µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Protein 11.9g 26.96g 30%
Carbs 73.5g 1.44g 24%
Sodium 698mg 187mg 22%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.026mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Selenium 37.5µg 30µg 14%
Copper 0.163mg 0.047mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 8.046g 12%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.071mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.302mg 2%
Potassium 124mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.353mg 2%
Calories 407kcal 393kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 1.44g N/A
Magnesium 31mg 33mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.341g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 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
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.