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Swiss cheese vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and American cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than American cheese.
  • Swiss cheese contains 2 times more Zinc than American cheese. While Swiss cheese contains 4.37mg of Zinc, American cheese contains only 2.49mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Swiss cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
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5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Magnesium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +384.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.046
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +384.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +57.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.046

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 945
Swiss cheese
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 945

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +156.9%
Contains more Other +127.2%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Equal in Water - 39.61
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +156.9%
Contains more Other +127.2%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Equal in Water - 39.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
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2
American cheese
American cheese
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.286
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.286

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 26.96g 18.13g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 1.44g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 393kcal 371kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 2.26g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 33mg 26mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 72mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 187mg 1671mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 2.49mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.046mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 30µg 20.2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 945IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 250µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg American cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.234mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.076mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.054mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 8µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.232mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.772mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.938mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.716mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.516mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.475mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.939mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.187mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.546mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 100mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g 1.144g Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 18.057g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.286g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
48%
Swiss cheese
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1484mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.