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Swiss cheese vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and Beef tenderloin different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Swiss cheese is 88% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, swiss and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +9788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Contains more Iron +2292.3%
Contains more Potassium +359.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +9788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Contains more Iron +2292.3%
Contains more Potassium +359.7%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.03

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Equal in Other - 3.13
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Equal in Other - 3.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.6%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.6%

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 Beef tenderloin
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 0g Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 23.9g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 24.6g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 0g Swiss cheese
Calories 393kcal 324kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 9mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 33mg 22mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 203mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 187mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.37mg 4.03mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.026mg 0.014mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 22.9µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.26mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.25mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 10µg 8µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 2.46µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.268mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.075mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.889mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.989mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.612mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.933mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.163mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.818mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Trans Fat 0.987g Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 18.227g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Swiss cheese
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.