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Swiss cheese vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and margarine?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 123% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in margarine is lower.
  • The glycemic index of margarine is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11380%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +716.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2960%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6542.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.01mg

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.7%
Contains more WaterWater +127.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56%
Contains more FatsFats +160.4%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1712.2%

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 Margarine
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 24.302g 153%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.1µg 123%
Calcium 890mg 3mg 89%
Phosphorus 574mg 5mg 81%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 38.877g 77%
Fats 30.99g 80.71g 76%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 93µg 76%
Vitamin A 288µg 819µg 59%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 9mg 56%
Selenium 30µg 0µg 55%
Protein 26.96g 0.16g 54%
Zinc 4.37mg 0mg 40%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.037mg 20%
Calories 393kcal 717kcal 16%
Saturated fat 18.227g 15.189g 14%
Sodium 187mg 2mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Magnesium 33mg 3mg 7%
Copper 0.047mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.009mg 5%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Potassium 72mg 18mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Iron 0.13mg 0.06mg 1%
Choline 15.5mg 12.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 1.44g 0.7g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 0.7g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.023mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 14.89g 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 0.006g 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 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

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?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.