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Swiss cheese vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and kit Kat different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A; however, kit Kat is richer in copper, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 104% higher.
  • Swiss cheese contains 49 times more zinc than kit Kat. While Swiss cheese contains 4.37mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat has less cholesterol.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than kit Kat (50).

Cheese, swiss and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties used 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.
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +612%
Contains more ZincZinc +4755.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%

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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.1%
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2208.6%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4385.4%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.56µg 104%
Calcium 890mg 125mg 77%
Phosphorus 574mg 135mg 63%
Selenium 30µg 5µg 45%
Protein 26.96g 6.51g 41%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.09mg 39%
Vitamin A 288µg 24µg 29%
Cholesterol 93mg 11mg 27%
Carbs 1.44g 64.59g 21%
Copper 0.047mg 0.22mg 19%
Iron 0.13mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.117mg 9%
Fats 30.99g 25.99g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.21mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 5.844g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.64mg 6%
Calories 393kcal 518kcal 6%
Sodium 187mg 54mg 6%
Potassium 72mg 231mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.02mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 31mg 3%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.895g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.34mg 2%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Saturated fat 18.227g 17.953g 1%
Magnesium 33mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.075g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.