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Pizza vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pizza and Swiss cheese different?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 110% higher.
  • Pizza contains 60 times more Vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While Pizza contains 3.825mg of Vitamin B3, Swiss cheese contains only 0.064mg.
  • Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cheese, swiss are the varieties used 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 Iron +1807.7%
Contains more Potassium +138.9%
Contains more Copper +123.4%
Contains more Manganese +1284.6%
Contains more Calcium +373.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.7%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +1807.7%
Contains more Potassium +138.9%
Contains more Copper +123.4%
Contains more Manganese +1284.6%
Contains more Calcium +373.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.7%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5876.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +628.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5876.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +628.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2214.6%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Protein +136.7%
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Other +23.1%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Carbs +2214.6%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Protein +136.7%
Contains more Fats +219.8%
Contains more Other +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.5%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 1.44g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 9.69g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 33.33g 1.44g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 2.48mg 0.13mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 216mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 172mg 72mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 1.34mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.105mg 0.047mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.026mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 358IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.6mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.011mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.064mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.071mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 10µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 6.7µg 1.4µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.41mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.564mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.139mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.77mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.264mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.72mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.355mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 93mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.987g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 18.227g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.341g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 0.734g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.125g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Swiss cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.

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