Fast food vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and Swiss cheese?
- Fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% more.
- Fast food has 88 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While fast food has 5.617mg of vitamin B3, Swiss cheese has only 0.064mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cheese, swiss types 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 | +173.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2253.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1273.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1335.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +328.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2781.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8676.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +243.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2087.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
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Water
~37.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -75.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 3.06µg | 90% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 890mg | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 574mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 18.227g | 62% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.13mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.064mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 288µg | 31% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 30.99g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.011mg | 26% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 26.96g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 93mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 30µg | 18% |
| Folate | 80µg | 10µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 4.37mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.026mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 1.44g | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.047mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 8.046g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 187mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.302mg | 5% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 393kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.353mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 15.5mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.341g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.987g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food 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.