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Swiss cheese vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Heart of palm

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Heart of palm is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 128% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +4844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +4185.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Potassium +2408.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Copper +1270.2%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +4844.4%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +310%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +4185.7%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Potassium +2408.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Copper +1270.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1439.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1439.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040.8%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +898.5%
Contains more Fats +15395%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +1678.5%
Contains more Water +84.7%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +898.5%
Contains more Fats +15395%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Contains more Carbs +1678.5%
Contains more Water +84.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1406.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160820%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1406.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 26.96g 2.7g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 0.2g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 393kcal 115kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 17.16g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 890mg 18mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 33mg 10mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 140mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 187mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 4.37mg 3.73mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 0.7µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 68IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.5mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.18mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 10µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.987g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 18.227g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0.005g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.089g 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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Swiss cheese Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.