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Swiss cheese vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and icing

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and magnesium, while icing is higher in vitamin K.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 128% more than icing.
  • Icing has a higher glycemic index (51) than Swiss cheese (27).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +6142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3088.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29900%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
~equal in Sodium ~184mg

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%
Icing
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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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +828.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg

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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +90.9%
Contains more WaterWater +149.7%
Contains more OtherOther +267.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4614.6%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492.9%

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 Icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Icing DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 3mg 89%
Phosphorus 574mg 18mg 79%
Saturated fat 18.227g 2.974g 69%
Selenium 30µg 0.1µg 54%
Protein 26.96g 0g 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 7.951g 44%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.07mg 39%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Fats 30.99g 16.23g 23%
Carbs 1.44g 67.89g 22%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 4.86g 8%
Magnesium 33mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.055mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.53mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0mg 5%
Choline 15.5mg 2.3mg 2%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Calories 393kcal 418kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 72mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 67.89g N/A
Iron 0.13mg 0.16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 63.1g N/A
Sodium 187mg 184mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.302mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.