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Swiss cheese vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and lime different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, lime is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 128% higher.

Cheese, swiss and Limes, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2597%
Contains more ZincZinc +3872.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3088.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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%
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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 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.5%
~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
Lime
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3751.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15395%
Contains more OtherOther +893.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +631.9%
Contains more WaterWater +134.5%

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
Lime
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42247.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2338.2%
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 Lime
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 Lime DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 33mg 86%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.022g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 18mg 79%
Selenium 30µg 0.4µg 54%
Protein 26.96g 0.7g 53%
Fats 30.99g 0.2g 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.11mg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 29.1mg 32%
Vitamin A 288µg 2µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.02mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.019g 20%
Calories 393kcal 30kcal 18%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.055g 9%
Sodium 187mg 2mg 8%
Iron 0.13mg 0.6mg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.217mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.22mg 3%
Carbs 1.44g 10.54g 3%
Choline 15.5mg 5.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.043mg 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.065mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.2mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 72mg 102mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 7.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.69g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.002mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Lime
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%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $3.1)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.