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Swiss cheese vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and fennel?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet fennel is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Fennel, bulb, raw types 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1716.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2085%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1048%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475%
Contains more IronIron +461.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +634.6%

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.
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%
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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 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4385.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.58mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.01mg

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
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2074.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15395%
Contains more OtherOther +183.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.9%
Contains more WaterWater +139.7%

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
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28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11732.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +693.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 49mg 84%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.09g 82%
Phosphorus 574mg 50mg 75%
Selenium 30µg 0.7µg 53%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 62.8µg 51%
Protein 26.96g 1.24g 51%
Fats 30.99g 0.2g 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.2mg 38%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin A 288µg 48µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.032mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.068g 20%
Calories 393kcal 31kcal 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 12mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Potassium 72mg 414mg 10%
Iron 0.13mg 0.73mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.169g 8%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.191mg 7%
Sodium 187mg 52mg 6%
Folate 10µg 27µg 4%
Magnesium 33mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.047mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.232mg 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.066mg 2%
Carbs 1.44g 7.3g 2%
Net carbs 1.44g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.58mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Choline 15.5mg 13.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Fennel
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
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.