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Swiss cheese vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and meatball

  • Swiss cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, copper, and iron.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 87% more.
  • Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3460%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more IronIron +1561.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1402.1%

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3806.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.3%
~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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.4%
Contains more FatsFats +244.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.6%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.2%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Meatball DV% diff.
Calcium 890mg 25mg 87%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.938mg 77%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.425g 76%
Copper 0.047mg 0.706mg 73%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.5µg 65%
Selenium 30µg 0.8µg 53%
Fats 30.99g 9g 34%
Phosphorus 574mg 344mg 33%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Iron 0.13mg 2.16mg 25%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.8mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.666g 22%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Folate 10µg 78µg 17%
Sodium 187mg 550mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.5mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 2.188g 15%
Choline 15.5mg 88.4mg 13%
Protein 26.96g 21g 12%
Calories 393kcal 197kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.73mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.213mg 7%
Magnesium 33mg 18mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 180mg 3%
Carbs 1.44g 8g 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Meatball
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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.