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Swiss cheese vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and horse meat

  • Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, horse meat is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% higher.
  • Horse meat has less saturated fat.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than Swiss cheese (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11025%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +426.4%
Contains more IronIron +3769.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3.16µg

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
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +412.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +62.8%
Contains more WaterWater +70%
~equal in Protein ~28.14g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +279.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

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 Horse meat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Horse meat DV% diff.
Calcium 890mg 8mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.9g 74%
Iron 0.13mg 5.03mg 61%
Phosphorus 574mg 247mg 47%
Fats 30.99g 6.05g 38%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Selenium 30µg 13.5µg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.84mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.33mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 2.12g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.12mg 14%
Copper 0.047mg 0.171mg 14%
Calories 393kcal 175kcal 11%
Potassium 72mg 379mg 9%
Cholesterol 93mg 68mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Sodium 187mg 55mg 6%
Zinc 4.37mg 3.82mg 5%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 3.16µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.85g 3%
Magnesium 33mg 25mg 2%
Protein 26.96g 28.14g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.026mg 0.022mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.157mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 1.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 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 Horse meat
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
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.