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

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The main differences between Egg white and Swiss cheese

  • Egg white has more Vitamin B2, however, Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 124% higher.

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% 63% 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 Opinion
Calories 52kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Protein 10.9g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 0.17g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Net carbs 0.73g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0.73g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg Egg white
Magnesium 11mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Calcium 7mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 163mg 72mg Egg white
Iron 0.08mg 0.13mg Swiss cheese
Sugar 0.71g 0g Swiss cheese
Copper 0.023mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 0.03mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 15mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 166mg 187mg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 20µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.011mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.302mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.064mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Folate 4µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Egg white
Choline 1.1mg 15.5mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 0g 18.227g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.449mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.016mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.806mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.399mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.809mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.29mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Egg white
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

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
45%
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.