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Quail egg vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Quail egg and Swiss cheese

  • Quail egg is richer in Choline, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Quail egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 250% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Quail egg has 28 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. Quail egg has 3.65mg of Iron, while Swiss cheese has 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw 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 Iron +2707.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +1290.6%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +154%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Equal in Selenium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 137% 10% 97% 12% 19% 41% 21% 5% 175%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +2707.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Calcium +1290.6%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +154%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Equal in Selenium - 30

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +560%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 22% 42% 0% 33% 183% 3% 106% 35% 50% 198% 1%
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 +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +560%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +97.6%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Fats +179.4%
Contains more Carbs +251.2%
Contains more Other +170.9%
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 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 Water +97.6%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Fats +179.4%
Contains more Carbs +251.2%
Contains more Other +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.341
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.557 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.324 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.341

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail egg Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.41g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 13.05g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 11.09g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0.41g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 158kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0.4g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 64mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 3.65mg 0.13mg Quail egg
Magnesium 13mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 226mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 132mg 72mg Quail egg
Sodium 141mg 187mg Quail egg
Zinc 1.47mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.062mg 0.047mg Quail egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.026mg Quail egg
Selenium 32µg 30µg Quail egg
Vitamin A 543IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 156µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.6mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 55IU 0IU Quail egg
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0µg Quail egg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.011mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.79mg 0.302mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.064mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 1.761mg 0.353mg Quail egg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.071mg Quail egg
Folate 66µg 10µg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.58µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.641mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.816mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.146mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.881mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.421mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.94mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.315mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 844mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Quail egg
Saturated Fat 3.557g 18.227g Quail egg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.324g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.324g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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Quail egg Swiss cheese
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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
58%
Quail egg
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Quail egg
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 751mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg 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.

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. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/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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