Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Swiss cheese vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between Swiss cheese and Foie gras

  • Swiss cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 264% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 13 times more Calcium than Foie gras. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of Calcium, while Foie gras contains 70mg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

Infographic

Swiss cheese vs Foie gras infographic
Infographic link

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 +1171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Iron +4130.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Copper +751.1%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +1171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Iron +4130.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Copper +751.1%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.5%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +224.3%
Equal in Water - 37.04
Equal in Other - 3.05
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% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +136.5%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +224.3%
Equal in Water - 37.04
Equal in Other - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.3%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.3%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 26.96g 11.4g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 1.44g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 393kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 890mg 70mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 33mg 13mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 200mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 187mg 697mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.92mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.026mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 30µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 1047IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.299mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.161mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.507mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.606mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.029mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.863mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.27mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.567mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.719mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.303mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 150mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 18.227g 14.45g Foie gras
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.84g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.