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Currant vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between currants and Swiss cheese

  • Currants have more vitamin C; however, Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 128% higher.
  • Currants are lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, raw 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 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
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 +281.9%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +615.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2597%
Contains more ZincZinc +1800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1204.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%

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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +451.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +858.3%
Contains more WaterWater +123.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1825.7%
Contains more FatsFats +15395%
Contains more OtherOther +358.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28635.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1423.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 33mg 890mg 86%
Saturated fat 0.017g 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 44mg 574mg 76%
Selenium 0.6µg 30µg 53%
Protein 1.4g 26.96g 51%
Fats 0.2g 30.99g 47%
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg 46%
Zinc 0.23mg 4.37mg 38%
Vitamin A 2µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 8.046g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.302mg 19%
Calories 56kcal 393kcal 17%
Fiber 4.3g 0g 17%
Iron 1mg 0.13mg 11%
Sodium 1mg 187mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1.341g 8%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.4µg 8%
Copper 0.107mg 0.047mg 7%
Manganese 0.186mg 0.026mg 7%
Potassium 275mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.353mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 33mg 5%
Carbs 13.8g 1.44g 4%
Fructose 3.53g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.011mg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 15.5mg 1%
Net carbs 9.5g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 7.37g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.987g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
17%
Currant
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.