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Swiss cheese vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and broccoli

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 128% more than broccoli.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Broccoli, raw.

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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1793.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +965.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +769.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.9%
Contains more IronIron +461.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +707.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +829%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +898.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7157.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +530%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.6%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +856%
Contains more FatsFats +8275.7%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.1%
Contains more WaterWater +137.3%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73045.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3428.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Calcium 890mg 47mg 84%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 101.6µg 84%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.039g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 66mg 73%
Selenium 30µg 2.5µg 50%
Protein 26.96g 2.82g 48%
Fats 30.99g 0.37g 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.41mg 36%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin A 288µg 31µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.011g 20%
Calories 393kcal 34kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.117mg 14%
Folate 10µg 63µg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.038g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.175mg 8%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.21mg 8%
Iron 0.13mg 0.73mg 8%
Sodium 187mg 33mg 7%
Potassium 72mg 316mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.071mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.639mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.573mg 4%
Magnesium 33mg 21mg 3%
Carbs 1.44g 6.64g 2%
Fructose 0g 0.68g 1%
Choline 15.5mg 18.7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.78mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Copper 0.047mg 0.049mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.059mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.