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Swiss cheese vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swiss cheese and gingerbread?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A, yet gingerbread is richer in iron and manganese.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 125% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 22 times more vitamin A than gingerbread. Swiss cheese has 1047IU of vitamin A, while gingerbread has 48IU.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Cheese, swiss and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1153.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1020.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +963%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +509.7%
Contains more IronIron +2115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +314.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2526.9%

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%
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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.375mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +591.3%
Contains more FatsFats +89%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3316.7%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.4%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.06µg 125%
Calcium 890mg 71mg 82%
Phosphorus 574mg 54mg 74%
Saturated fat 18.227g 4.122g 64%
Protein 26.96g 3.9g 46%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.39mg 36%
Iron 0.13mg 2.88mg 34%
Vitamin A 288µg 14µg 30%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.683mg 29%
Selenium 30µg 16.3µg 25%
Fats 30.99g 16.4g 22%
Cholesterol 93mg 32mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.216g 19%
Copper 0.047mg 0.195mg 16%
Carbs 1.44g 49.2g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.19mg 15%
Potassium 72mg 439mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.162mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.738mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.19mg 9%
Magnesium 33mg 70mg 9%
Sodium 187mg 327mg 6%
Folate 10µg 33µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 7.124g 2%
Calories 393kcal 356kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 49.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.375mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.