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Swiss cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and chocolate

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin A; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and fiber.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 118% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 144 times more vitamin A than chocolate. Swiss cheese contains 288µg of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 2µg.
  • Chocolate contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1489.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +342.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +676.4%
Contains more IronIron +6069.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2087.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5357.7%

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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1230.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1032.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +478.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.54mg
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +452.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3779.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4147.9%
~equal in Fats ~31.28g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.519g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.23µg 118%
Copper 0.047mg 1.028mg 109%
Iron 0.13mg 8.02mg 99%
Calcium 890mg 56mg 83%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.419mg 61%
Phosphorus 574mg 206mg 53%
Selenium 30µg 3µg 49%
Protein 26.96g 4.88g 44%
Vitamin A 288µg 2µg 32%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Cholesterol 93mg 8mg 28%
Magnesium 33mg 146mg 27%
Zinc 4.37mg 2.01mg 21%
Carbs 1.44g 61.17g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.05mg 19%
Potassium 72mg 559mg 14%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Calories 393kcal 546kcal 8%
Sodium 187mg 24mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 8.1µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.725mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 9.54g 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.092g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.297mg 1%
Saturated fat 18.227g 18.519g 1%
Fats 30.99g 31.28g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0.112g 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 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.292g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.