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Swiss cheese vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and Brown sugar

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Brown sugar has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 128% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +972.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14250%
Contains more Zinc +14466.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Iron +446.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Manganese +146.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.047
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +972.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14250%
Contains more Zinc +14466.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Iron +446.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Manganese +146.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.047

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22366.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2708.2%
Contains more Other +562.2%
Contains more Carbs +6711.8%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +22366.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2708.2%
Contains more Other +562.2%
Contains more Carbs +6711.8%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 26.96g 0.12g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 0g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 393kcal 380kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 0g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0g 97.02g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 83mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 33mg 9mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 4mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 187mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 4.37mg 0.03mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.047mg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 30µg 1.2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.132mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 1µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.987g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 18.227g 0g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0g Swiss cheese
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 Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.