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Swiss cheese vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and Egg white

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Egg white has more Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 124% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12614.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3726.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%

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% 63% 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% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +1309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.1%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18129.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.3%
Contains more OtherOther +373%
Contains more WaterWater +132.7%

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 Egg white
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Egg white Opinion
Calories 393kcal 52kcal Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 10.9g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 0.17g Swiss cheese
Net carbs 1.44g 0.73g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 0.73g Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg Egg white
Magnesium 33mg 11mg Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 7mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 163mg Egg white
Iron 0.13mg 0.08mg Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 0.71g Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.023mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.03mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 15mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 166mg Egg white
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.011mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 20µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.004mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.105mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.19mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.005mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.09µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 4µg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Egg white
Choline 15.5mg 1.1mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0g Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.125mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.449mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.661mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.016mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.806mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.399mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.686mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.809mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.29mg Swiss cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Egg white
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Egg white
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
45%
Swiss cheese
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.