Swiss cheese vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Swiss cheese and Chorizo different?
- Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Swiss cheese is 88% higher.
- Chorizo has less Saturated Fat.
Cheese, swiss and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11025% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +452.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1123.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7917.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +646.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +523.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +128.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 393kcal | 455kcal |
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| Protein | 26.96g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 30.99g | 38.27g |
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| Net carbs | 1.44g | 1.86g |
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| Carbs | 1.44g | 1.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 890mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 72mg | 398mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 4.37mg | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 574mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 187mg | 1235mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 288µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Choline | 15.5mg | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.227g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.046g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.038mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 2.959mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.585mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 2.139mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1048mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.847g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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