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Swiss cheese vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and Goat cheese?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Goat cheese is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 118% more.
  • Swiss cheese has 8 times more Selenium than Goat cheese. While Swiss cheese has 30µg of Selenium, Goat cheese has only 3.8µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
6
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4
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Calcium +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Zinc +562.1%
Contains more Selenium +689.5%
Contains more Iron +1146.2%
Contains more Potassium +119.4%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +257.7%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Goat cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 90% 61% 21% 161% 14% 55% 19% 188% 13% 21%
Contains more Calcium +198.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Zinc +562.1%
Contains more Selenium +689.5%
Contains more Iron +1146.2%
Contains more Potassium +119.4%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +257.7%

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
:
6
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1693.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.6%
Swiss cheese
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%
Goat cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 88% 6% 15% 0% 18% 156% 22% 12% 14% 2% 28% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1693.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
4
:
1
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Fats - 29.84
Equal in Other - 2.94
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Goat cheese
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Protein +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Fats - 29.84
Equal in Other - 2.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
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0
Goat cheese
Goat cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Goat cheese
73% 24% 3%
Saturated Fat: 20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.709 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%

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 Goat cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Goat cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 0.12g Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 21.58g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 29.84g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 0.12g Swiss cheese
Calories 393kcal 364kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 0.12g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 298mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.62mg Goat cheese
Magnesium 33mg 29mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 375mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 158mg Goat cheese
Sodium 187mg 415mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.66mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.564mg Goat cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.093mg Goat cheese
Selenium 30µg 3.8µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1464IU Goat cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 407µg Goat cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.26mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Goat cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Goat cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.072mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.676mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.148mg Goat cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.19mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.22µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.5µg Goat cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.227mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.805mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.893mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.861mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.549mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.575mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.859mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.485mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.589mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 79mg Goat cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Goat cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 20.639g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 6.808g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.709g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Goat cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.412g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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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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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.