Parmesan vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between parmesan and Swiss cheese
- Parmesan has more selenium and phosphorus; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% more.
- Parmesan contains 3 times more potassium than Swiss cheese. Parmesan contains 180mg of potassium, while Swiss cheese contains 72mg.
- Swiss cheese contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
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 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +866% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~26.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 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 | -15.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.8% |
~equal in
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Sodium | 1804mg | 187mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 3.06µg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 18.227g | 13% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 574mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 30.99g | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 1.44g | 4% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 890mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.302mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 26.96g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 288µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.353mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 4.37mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 8.046g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 393kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | 0.987g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.5mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 1.341g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | 0.734g | N/A |
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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
33%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1617mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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