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Swiss cheese vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and Butter

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 161% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Butter contains 49 times less Zinc than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 4.37mg of Zinc, while Butter contains 0.09mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Butter, without salt.

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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 +3608.3%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2291.7%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +4755.6%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +3608.3%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +1550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2291.7%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +4755.6%
Contains more Copper +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2266.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2266.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3071.8%
Contains more Carbs +2300%
Contains more Water +109.8%
Contains more Other +7350%
Contains more Fats +161.7%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +3071.8%
Contains more Carbs +2300%
Contains more Water +109.8%
Contains more Other +7350%
Contains more Fats +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Butter Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 0.06g Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 0.85g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 1.44g 0.06g Swiss cheese
Calories 393kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0g 0.06g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 24mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg Swiss cheese
Magnesium 33mg 2mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 24mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 24mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 4.37mg 0.09mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.016mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.004mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 1µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.005mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.034mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.042mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.11mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.003mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.17µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.012mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.051mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.083mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.067mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.021mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.041mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.057mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.023mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 215mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Butter
Saturated Fat 18.227g 50.489g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 2.166g Butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.315g Butter
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 Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 32.262g)
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?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.