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Swiss cheese vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swiss cheese and biscuits?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium, yet biscuits are richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 31 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Swiss cheese has 93mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

We used Cheese, swiss and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +709.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more IronIron +2130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1353.8%

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.31mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.1%
Contains more FatsFats +90.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2997.2%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.08µg 124%
Calcium 890mg 235mg 66%
Saturated fat 18.227g 4.324g 63%
Phosphorus 574mg 164mg 59%
Protein 26.96g 7g 40%
Iron 0.13mg 2.9mg 35%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.54mg 35%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 3mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.356mg 29%
Fats 30.99g 16.3g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.163g 19%
Selenium 30µg 19.5µg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.949mg 18%
Sodium 187mg 580mg 17%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.378mg 15%
Carbs 1.44g 44.6g 14%
Folate 10µg 61µg 13%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Copper 0.047mg 0.082mg 4%
Magnesium 33mg 18mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 6.93g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.035mg 3%
Calories 393kcal 353kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.285mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.31mg 1%
Potassium 72mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.161mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.