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Swiss cheese vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swiss cheese and ginger?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet ginger is richer in copper.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% higher.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than Swiss cheese.

We used Cheese, swiss and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5462.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1185.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1588.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.4%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +780.8%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1071.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1381.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4032%
Contains more OtherOther +287%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1134%
Contains more WaterWater +109.6%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5124.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +770.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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 Ginger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ginger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 16mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.203g 82%
Phosphorus 574mg 34mg 77%
Selenium 30µg 0.7µg 53%
Protein 26.96g 1.82g 50%
Fats 30.99g 0.75g 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.34mg 37%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.034mg 21%
Copper 0.047mg 0.226mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.154g 20%
Calories 393kcal 80kcal 16%
Potassium 72mg 415mg 10%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.229mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Sodium 187mg 13mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.154g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.16mg 7%
Iron 0.13mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Carbs 1.44g 17.77g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.75mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.203mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 43mg 2%
Choline 15.5mg 28.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.