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Swiss cheese vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and jícama raw

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, while jícama raw has more vitamin C.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 128% more than jícama raw.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss and Yambean (jicama), 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.
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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2631.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3088.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.048mg

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +941.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3644.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +893.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +512.5%
Contains more WaterWater +139.4%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160820%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3018.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Jícama raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 12mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.021g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 18mg 79%
Selenium 30µg 0.7µg 53%
Protein 26.96g 0.72g 52%
Fats 30.99g 0.09g 48%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.16mg 38%
Vitamin A 288µg 1µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.029mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.005g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Calories 393kcal 38kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.043g 9%
Sodium 187mg 4mg 8%
Iron 0.13mg 0.6mg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.135mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg 2%
Potassium 72mg 150mg 2%
Carbs 1.44g 8.82g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.8g N/A
Copper 0.047mg 0.048mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Choline 15.5mg 13.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.019mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.206g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw 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.

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.