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Swiss cheese vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and malt different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher than malt in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than malt.
  • Swiss cheese contains 11 times more vitamin A than malt. Swiss cheese contains 1047IU of vitamin A, while malt contains 95IU.
  • Malt is lower in saturated fat.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index (59) than Swiss cheese (27).

Cheese, swiss and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types were 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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Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +808.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +965.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +530.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%

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%
Malt
Malt
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1007.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.354mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
Malt
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +700%
Contains more FatsFats +841.9%
Contains more OtherOther +272.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +677.8%
Contains more WaterWater +116.2%

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
Malt
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +872.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

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 Malt
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 Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.42µg 110%
Calcium 890mg 98mg 79%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.883g 74%
Phosphorus 574mg 91mg 69%
Protein 26.96g 3.37g 47%
Selenium 30µg 5.4µg 45%
Fats 30.99g 3.29g 43%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.41mg 36%
Vitamin A 288µg 26µg 29%
Cholesterol 93mg 10mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.827g 18%
Calories 393kcal 85kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.184mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.208g 8%
Sodium 187mg 60mg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.06mg 4%
Carbs 1.44g 11.2g 3%
Potassium 72mg 172mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.046mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.08mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Copper 0.047mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.259mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.354mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.077mg 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 Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.