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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 Biscuit?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 31 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Swiss cheese has 93mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
6
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Calcium +278.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +709.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +2130.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +74.5%
Contains more Manganese +1353.8%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Calcium +278.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +709.3%
Contains more Selenium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +2130.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +74.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
7
:
5
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin A +1176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more Folate +510%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
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%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4507.8%
Contains more Folate +510%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +285.1%
Contains more Fats +90.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +2997.2%
Equal in Other - 3.2
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
Biscuit
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 Protein +285.1%
Contains more Fats +90.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +2997.2%
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
1
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2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.4%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 26.96g 7g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 16.3g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 393kcal 353kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 2.18g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 890mg 235mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 164mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 187mg 580mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.54mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.026mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 30µg 19.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 82IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.285mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.035mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.08µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.087mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.211mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.273mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.514mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.226mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.132mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.347mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.313mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.161mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.987g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 18.227g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 6.93g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.163g Biscuit
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 Biscuit
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
25%
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.