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Swiss cheese vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and chinese broccoli different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 128% higher.

Cheese, swiss and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790%
Contains more ZincZinc +1020.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.5%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.4%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +582.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5957.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +890%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2264.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4204.2%
Contains more OtherOther +277.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.6%
Contains more WaterWater +148.6%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15992%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Chinese broccoli
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 Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.11g 82%
Calcium 890mg 100mg 79%
Phosphorus 574mg 41mg 76%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 84.8µg 70%
Protein 26.96g 1.14g 52%
Selenium 30µg 1.3µg 52%
Fats 30.99g 0.72g 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.39mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin A 288µg 82µg 23%
Folate 10µg 99µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.05g 20%
Calories 393kcal 22kcal 19%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.146mg 12%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.264mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Sodium 187mg 7mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.33g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.095mg 7%
Potassium 72mg 261mg 6%
Iron 0.13mg 0.56mg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.159mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 25.3mg 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.061mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.437mg 2%
Carbs 1.44g 3.81g 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.48mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.84g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 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 Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.