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Swiss cheese vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and crouton

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, crouton is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1071.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +391%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +399.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +3038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8398.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.6%
Contains more FatsFats +369.5%
Contains more WaterWater +584.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5004.2%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.273g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Crouton DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 76mg 81%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.51g 76%
Phosphorus 574mg 115mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.623mg 51%
Iron 0.13mg 4.08mg 49%
Fats 30.99g 6.6g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 5.439mg 34%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.89mg 32%
Folate 10µg 132µg 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Protein 26.96g 11.9g 30%
Carbs 1.44g 73.5g 24%
Sodium 187mg 698mg 22%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.5mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Selenium 30µg 37.5µg 14%
Copper 0.047mg 0.163mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 3.059g 12%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.026mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.272mg 2%
Potassium 72mg 124mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.429mg 2%
Calories 393kcal 407kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 68.4g N/A
Magnesium 33mg 31mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.273g 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.255mg 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 Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.