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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, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Crouton is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • Crouton contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1071.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +399.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +391%
Contains more Iron +3038.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Contains more Copper +246.8%
Contains more Manganese +1823.1%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +1071.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +399.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +391%
Contains more Iron +3038.5%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Contains more Copper +246.8%
Contains more Manganese +1823.1%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 31

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8398.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8398.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.6%
Contains more Fats +369.5%
Contains more Water +584.2%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +5004.2%
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 Protein +126.6%
Contains more Fats +369.5%
Contains more Water +584.2%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Carbs +5004.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.273
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.273

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
Lower in Sugar 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 Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 26.96g 11.9g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 6.6g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 393kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 0g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 890mg 76mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 33mg 31mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 115mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 187mg 698mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.89mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.026mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 30µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.272mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.14mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.337mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.456mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.832mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.278mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.211mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.586mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.514mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.255mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.987g Crouton
Saturated Fat 18.227g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 3.059g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.273g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Crouton
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
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 lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
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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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.