Pork vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork and Swiss cheese
- Pork has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% more.
- Pork contains 80 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. Pork contains 0.877mg of vitamin B1, while Swiss cheese contains 0.011mg.
- Pork contains less saturated fat.
- Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 | +487.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +569.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +55.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4584.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +82.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7872.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7770.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +553.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +505.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14300% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +337.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater | +53.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +122.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +234.8% |
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Protein
~26.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | -71.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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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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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 3.06µg | 98% |
Calcium | 19mg | 890mg | 87% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.011mg | 72% |
Saturated fat | 5.23g | 18.227g | 59% |
Phosphorus | 246mg | 574mg | 47% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 288µg | 32% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 0.064mg | 31% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.071mg | 30% |
Selenium | 45.3µg | 30µg | 28% |
Fats | 13.92g | 30.99g | 26% |
Zinc | 2.39mg | 4.37mg | 18% |
Choline | 93.9mg | 15.5mg | 14% |
Potassium | 423mg | 72mg | 10% |
Iron | 0.87mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
Calories | 242kcal | 393kcal | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.353mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
Sodium | 62mg | 187mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 8.046g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 80mg | 93mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.073mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 28mg | 33mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.302mg | 1% |
Protein | 27.32g | 26.96g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.341g | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 1.44g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.44g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.177mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.473mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.067mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
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 |
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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
55%

87%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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