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Swiss cheese vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and crackers different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 128% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than crackers (63).

Cheese, swiss and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +791.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +347.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.9%
Contains more IronIron +3000%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1788.5%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3681.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4850%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +306%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1098.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4156.9%

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% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +879.6%

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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 13.137g 79%
Calcium 890mg 120mg 77%
Saturated fat 18.227g 5.562g 58%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 69.3µg 57%
Iron 0.13mg 4.03mg 49%
Phosphorus 574mg 248mg 47%
Selenium 30µg 6.7µg 42%
Protein 26.96g 6.64g 41%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.49mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.416mg 34%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.352mg 27%
Sodium 187mg 726mg 23%
Folate 10µg 92µg 21%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.491mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 1.44g 61.3g 20%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 3.03mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.456mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Fats 30.99g 26.43g 7%
Copper 0.047mg 0.104mg 6%
Calories 393kcal 510kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 6.553g 4%
Magnesium 33mg 18mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 9.6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.417mg 1%
Potassium 72mg 118mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 1.485g 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 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.665g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.