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Swiss cheese vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in Swiss cheese is higher than in beer.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 127% more than beer.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +840%
Contains more ZincZinc +43600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1108%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +701.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5760.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.5%
Contains more WaterWater +144.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.02µg 127%
Calcium 890mg 4mg 89%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 14mg 80%
Protein 26.96g 0.46g 53%
Selenium 30µg 0.6µg 53%
Fats 30.99g 0g 48%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.01mg 40%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.025mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0g 20%
Calories 393kcal 43kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0g 9%
Sodium 187mg 4mg 8%
Magnesium 33mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.041mg 6%
Copper 0.047mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.513mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.046mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.008mg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg 1%
Potassium 72mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Choline 15.5mg 10.1mg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 3.55g 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 3.55g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Beer
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
48%
Swiss cheese
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.