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Spaghetti vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spaghetti and Swiss cheese

  • Spaghetti is higher in manganese; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 12 times more manganese than Swiss cheese. While spaghetti has 0.322mg of manganese, Swiss cheese has only 0.026mg.
  • Spaghetti has less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than spaghetti (49).

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1138.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +756.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +889.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%

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.
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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +2043.1%
Contains more WaterWater +65.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3232.3%
Contains more OtherOther +964.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6042%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 7mg 890mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.176g 18.227g 82%
Phosphorus 58mg 574mg 74%
Fats 0.93g 30.99g 46%
Protein 5.8g 26.96g 42%
Zinc 0.51mg 4.37mg 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.302mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 8.046g 20%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.026mg 13%
Calories 158kcal 393kcal 12%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 30.86g 1.44g 10%
Sodium 1mg 187mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 1.341g 7%
Selenium 26.4µg 30µg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.047mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.353mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.6mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 33mg 4%
Choline 6.4mg 15.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg 1%
Potassium 44mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 1.065mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 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 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.