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Rice vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between rice and Swiss cheese

  • Rice has more manganese; however, Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 128% more than rice.
  • Swiss cheese contains 18 times less manganese than rice. Rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, while Swiss cheese contains 0.026mg.
  • Rice has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 IronIron +823.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1715.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +791.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1234.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Rice
4
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% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +638.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.353mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 CarbsCarbs +1856.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +902.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10967.9%
Contains more OtherOther +609.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9043.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1664.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice 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 Rice Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 10mg 890mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.077g 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 43mg 574mg 76%
Protein 2.69g 26.96g 49%
Fats 0.28g 30.99g 47%
Selenium 7.5µg 30µg 41%
Zinc 0.49mg 4.37mg 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.302mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.046g 20%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.026mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.011mg 13%
Calories 130kcal 393kcal 13%
Iron 1.2mg 0.13mg 13%
Folate 58µg 10µg 12%
Carbs 28.17g 1.44g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.064mg 9%
Sodium 1mg 187mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.341g 8%
Magnesium 12mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.6mg 4%
Choline 2.1mg 15.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.071mg 2%
Copper 0.069mg 0.047mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.353mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Potassium 35mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 27.77g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 0.05g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
12%
Rice
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.