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Swiss cheese vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and cassava

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, cassava has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 128% higher.
  • Cassava has a higher glycemic index than Swiss cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Cassava, 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% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5462.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1185.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2025.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.4%
Contains more IronIron +107.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1376.9%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.9%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1882.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10967.9%
Contains more OtherOther +380.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2543.1%
Contains more WaterWater +58.6%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10628%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2693.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Cassava
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Cassava DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 16mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.074g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 27mg 78%
Selenium 30µg 0.7µg 53%
Protein 26.96g 1.36g 51%
Fats 30.99g 0.28g 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.34mg 37%
Vitamin A 288µg 1µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.048mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.075g 20%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.384mg 16%
Calories 393kcal 160kcal 12%
Carbs 1.44g 38.06g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.048g 9%
Sodium 187mg 14mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Copper 0.047mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.087mg 6%
Potassium 72mg 271mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.854mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.107mg 5%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 21mg 3%
Iron 0.13mg 0.27mg 2%
Choline 15.5mg 23.7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
16%
Cassava

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 - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.