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Swiss cheese vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and broth

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, while broth is higher in choline and vitamin B3.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1030% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Swiss cheese has 524 times more vitamin A than broth. Swiss cheese has 1047IU of vitamin A, while broth has 2IU.
  • Broth is lower in cholesterol.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than Swiss cheese (27).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4755.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.2%
Contains more IronIron +692.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.9%
~equal in Selenium ~28µg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3743.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +639.4%
~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1557.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1150.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1550.3%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.1%

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 Broth
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 187mg 23875mg 1030%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.3µg 115%
Calcium 890mg 187mg 70%
Saturated fat 18.227g 3.43g 67%
Phosphorus 574mg 166mg 58%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.09mg 39%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 13mg 27%
Fats 30.99g 13.88g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.48g 21%
Protein 26.96g 16.66g 21%
Choline 15.5mg 114.6mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.46mg 15%
Iron 0.13mg 1.03mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.43mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 5.36g 7%
Potassium 72mg 309mg 7%
Carbs 1.44g 18.01g 6%
Calories 393kcal 267kcal 6%
Folate 10µg 32µg 6%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.15mg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.6mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0mg 5%
Selenium 30µg 28µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 23688mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.