Swiss cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Swiss cheese and colby cheese
- Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, colby cheese is richer in iron and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
- Swiss cheese has 2 times more selenium than colby cheese. While Swiss cheese has 30µg of selenium, colby cheese has only 14.5µg.
- Swiss cheese has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Cheese, colby.
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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 | +26.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +268.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~32.11g
~equal in
Water
~38.2g
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 0.83µg | 93% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 14.5µg | 28% |
| Calcium | 890mg | 685mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 604mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 457mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 3.07mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 20.218g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.76mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.375mg | 6% |
| Protein | 26.96g | 23.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 9.28g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 264µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 0.953g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 32.11g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 394kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 2.57g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 2.57g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 1.475mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 2.275mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 1.978mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.622mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 1.251mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 1.586mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.834mg | 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 |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.991g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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