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Ice cream vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ice cream and Swiss cheese

  • Ice cream has less vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 111% more than ice cream.
  • The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 +176.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +595.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +446.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%

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.
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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +1538.9%
Contains more WaterWater +62.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +670.3%
Contains more FatsFats +181.7%
Contains more OtherOther +231.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
66% 29% 5%
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 -62.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 3.06µg 111%
Calcium 128mg 890mg 76%
Phosphorus 105mg 574mg 67%
Saturated fat 6.79g 18.227g 52%
Selenium 1.8µg 30µg 51%
Protein 3.5g 26.96g 47%
Zinc 0.69mg 4.37mg 33%
Fats 11g 30.99g 31%
Vitamin A 118µg 288µg 19%
Cholesterol 44mg 93mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 8.046g 13%
Calories 207kcal 393kcal 9%
Carbs 23.6g 1.44g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.341g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.302mg 5%
Sodium 80mg 187mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.353mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 33mg 5%
Potassium 199mg 72mg 4%
Copper 0.023mg 0.047mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.6mg 2%
Choline 26mg 15.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Iron 0.09mg 0.13mg 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
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
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.