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Egg white vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between egg whites and Swiss cheese

  • Egg whites have more vitamin B2; however, Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 124% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.

Food types used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12614.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3726.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1309.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 WaterWater +132.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18129.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.3%
Contains more OtherOther +373%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg white Swiss cheese
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 3.06µg 124%
Calcium 7mg 890mg 88%
Saturated fat 0g 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 15mg 574mg 80%
Fats 0.17g 30.99g 47%
Zinc 0.03mg 4.37mg 39%
Protein 10.9g 26.96g 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.046g 20%
Selenium 20µg 30µg 18%
Calories 52kcal 393kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.302mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.341g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.071mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Copper 0.023mg 0.047mg 3%
Choline 1.1mg 15.5mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.353mg 3%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Sodium 166mg 187mg 1%
Iron 0.08mg 0.13mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 1.44g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 1.065mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0g 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
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.