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Swiss cheese vs. Cheese sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and cheese sauce

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, while cheese sauce is higher in folate and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese sauce covers your daily sodium needs 131% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Swiss cheese has 7 times more Vitamin B12 than cheese sauce. Swiss cheese has 3.06µg of Vitamin B12, while cheese sauce has 0.46µg.
  • Cheese sauce is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Sauce, cheese sauce mix, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 61% 38% 19% 28% 30% 121% 418% 6.8% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.4%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg

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% 63% 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 3% 12% 0% 0% 53% 156% 45% 90% 42% 58% 0% 101% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +565.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3648.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 18% 61% 4% 10%
Protein: 7.68 g
Fats: 18.33 g
Carbs: 60.52 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 9.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251%
Contains more FatsFats +69.1%
Contains more WaterWater +895.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4102.8%
Contains more OtherOther +225.2%

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
52% 42% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.868 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.983 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Cheese sauce Opinion
Calories 393kcal 438kcal Cheese sauce
Protein 26.96g 7.68g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 18.33g Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Cheese sauce
Net carbs 1.44g 59.52g Cheese sauce
Carbs 1.44g 60.52g Cheese sauce
Cholesterol 93mg 23mg Cheese sauce
Magnesium 33mg 36mg Cheese sauce
Calcium 890mg 204mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 428mg Cheese sauce
Iron 0.13mg 0.5mg Cheese sauce
Sugar 0g 10.26g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Cheese sauce
Copper 0.047mg 0.085mg Cheese sauce
Zinc 4.37mg 1.11mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 283mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 3202mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 202IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 288µg 56µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.052mg Cheese sauce
Selenium 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.211mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.678mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.399mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 1.499mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.182mg Cheese sauce
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.46µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 134µg Cheese sauce
Trans Fat 0.987g Cheese sauce
Choline 15.5mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 8.44g Cheese sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 6.868g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.983g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Cheese sauce
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
45%
Swiss cheese
43%
Cheese sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
75%
Cheese sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3015mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sauce
Cheese sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171584/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.