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Spread vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spread and Swiss cheese

  • Spread has more vitamin B1, while Swiss cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 88% more than spread.
  • Spread contains 16 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. While spread contains 0.172mg of vitamin B1, Swiss cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sodium in Swiss cheese is lower.
  • Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +507.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +312.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +872.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.026mg

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.
Spread
8
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2603.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +173.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +729.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252%
Contains more FatsFats +78.7%
~equal in Other ~2.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 -67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.046g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 12mg 890mg 88%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 3.06µg 81%
Phosphorus 59mg 574mg 74%
Saturated fat 5.977g 18.227g 56%
Protein 7.66g 26.96g 39%
Selenium 9.7µg 30µg 37%
Sodium 1013mg 187mg 36%
Zinc 1.02mg 4.37mg 30%
Vitamin A 26µg 288µg 29%
Fats 17.34g 30.99g 21%
Cholesterol 38mg 93mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.011mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.064mg 10%
Choline 62.3mg 15.5mg 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.047mg 9%
Calories 235kcal 393kcal 8%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.6mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 1.341g 8%
Iron 0.79mg 0.13mg 8%
Magnesium 8mg 33mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.071mg 4%
Carbs 11.94g 1.44g 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.353mg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Potassium 110mg 72mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 8.046g 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 1.44g N/A
Manganese 0.026mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
30%
Spread
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.