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Swiss cheese vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and cheese different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, cheese is richer in vitamin B2 and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 82% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has less sodium.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than Swiss cheese (27).

Cheese, swiss and Cheese, cheddar are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Cheese
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
~equal in Potassium ~76mg
~equal in Iron ~0.14mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.027mg
~equal in Selenium ~28.5µg

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%
Cheese
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.059mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

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
Cheese
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
~equal in Fats ~33.31g
~equal in Water ~37.02g

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
Cheese
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.867g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.421g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.1µg 82%
Sodium 187mg 653mg 20%
Calcium 890mg 710mg 18%
Phosphorus 574mg 455mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.428mg 10%
Protein 26.96g 22.87g 8%
Zinc 4.37mg 3.64mg 7%
Vitamin A 288µg 330µg 5%
Fats 30.99g 33.31g 4%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Selenium 30µg 28.5µg 3%
Saturated fat 18.227g 18.867g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 9.246g 3%
Copper 0.047mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.029mg 2%
Cholesterol 93mg 99mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.41mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.421g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg 1%
Calories 393kcal 404kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.71mg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 27mg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 3.09g 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 3.09g N/A
Potassium 72mg 76mg 0%
Iron 0.13mg 0.14mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.48g N/A
Manganese 0.026mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.059mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0.917g N/A
Choline 15.5mg 16.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.017g 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 0.007g 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 Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese 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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.