Duck egg vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are duck eggs and Swiss cheese different?
- Duck eggs are richer in vitamin B12, iron, choline, vitamin B5, and folate, while Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Duck eggs cover your daily need for cholesterol, 264% more than Swiss cheese.
- Duck eggs contain 30 times more iron than Swiss cheese. Duck eggs contain 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 PotassiumPotassium | +208.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2861.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1290.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +427.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1599.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.81 g
Fats:
13.77 g
Carbs:
1.45 g
Water:
70.83 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.4% |
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Carbs
~1.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.223 g
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 | -79.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 884mg | 93mg | 264% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 3.06µg | 98% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 890mg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 3.681g | 18.227g | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 574mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3.85mg | 0.13mg | 47% |
| Choline | 263.4mg | 15.5mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.862mg | 0.353mg | 30% |
| Protein | 12.81g | 26.96g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.41mg | 4.37mg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.77g | 30.99g | 26% |
| Folate | 80µg | 10µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.071mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 36.4µg | 30µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.011mg | 12% |
| Calories | 185kcal | 393kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 194µg | 288µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 0IU | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.404mg | 0.302mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.34mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.525g | 8.046g | 4% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.223g | 1.341g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.45g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.598mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.951mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.84mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.885mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.32mg | 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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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
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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Duck egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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