Egg vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Egg and Swiss cheese different?
- Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 217% higher.
- Egg contains 19 times more Choline than Swiss cheese. While Egg contains 293.8mg of Choline, Swiss cheese contains only 15.5mg.
- Swiss cheese has less Cholesterol.
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +815.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4155.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +230% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1680% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.7% |
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 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +296% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1795.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | -82.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97.4% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 30.99g |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 1.44g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 1.44g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 93mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 890mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.13mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 4.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 574mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 187mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.026mg | |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.064mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Choline | 293.8mg | 15.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 18.227g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 1.341g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg | 1.065mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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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
54%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.