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Shrimp vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shrimp and Swiss cheese

  • Shrimp is higher in copper and potassium; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • Shrimp has 8 times more copper than Swiss cheese. While shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, Swiss cheese has only 0.047mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less cholesterol.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than shrimp (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.7%
Contains more IronIron +292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.2%

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.
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 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 WaterWater +97.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10967.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +620%
Contains more OtherOther +146.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16662.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1597.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 128%
Saturated fat 0.056g 18.227g 83%
Calcium 70mg 890mg 82%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Phosphorus 237mg 574mg 48%
Fats 0.28g 30.99g 47%
Copper 0.379mg 0.047mg 37%
Cholesterol 189mg 93mg 32%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Zinc 1.64mg 4.37mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 8.046g 20%
Calories 99kcal 393kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.341g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Potassium 259mg 72mg 6%
Protein 23.98g 26.96g 6%
Iron 0.51mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Sodium 111mg 187mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Magnesium 39mg 33mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 1.44g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 1.44g N/A
Manganese 0.033mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Swiss cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.171g)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.