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Duck egg vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Duck egg and Swiss cheese different?

  • Duck egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Duck egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 264% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Duck egg contains 30 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. Duck egg contains 3.85mg of Iron, while Swiss cheese contains 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, swiss types were 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.
Contains more Iron +2861.5%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +1290.6%
Contains more Magnesium +94.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +209.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +2861.5%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +21.3%
Contains more Calcium +1290.6%
Contains more Magnesium +94.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +209.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
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 E +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Protein +110.5%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Other +161.4%
Equal in Carbs - 1.44
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 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 Water +88.2%
Contains more Protein +110.5%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Other +161.4%
Equal in Carbs - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.341
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.341

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck egg Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck egg Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 1.44g Duck egg
Protein 12.81g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 13.77g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.45g 1.44g Duck egg
Calories 185kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0.93g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 64mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 3.85mg 0.13mg Duck egg
Magnesium 17mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 220mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 222mg 72mg Duck egg
Sodium 146mg 187mg Duck egg
Zinc 1.41mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.062mg 0.047mg Duck egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.026mg Duck egg
Selenium 36.4µg 30µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 674IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 194µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 1.34mg 0.6mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.011mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.404mg 0.302mg Duck egg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.064mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 1.862mg 0.353mg Duck egg
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.071mg Duck egg
Folate 80µg 10µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 3.06µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.736mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.598mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.097mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.951mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.576mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.84mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.885mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.32mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 884mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Duck egg
Saturated Fat 3.681g 18.227g Duck egg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.525g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.223g 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
Duck egg 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
97%
Duck egg
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Duck egg
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 791mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/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.

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