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Swiss cheese vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and Muffin

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 121% higher.
  • Muffin has 20 times less Calcium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese has 890mg of Calcium, while Muffin has 44mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
6
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +1922.7%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +1081.1%
Contains more Selenium +265.9%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +1626.9%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1922.7%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +1081.1%
Contains more Selenium +265.9%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +1626.9%

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
4
:
8
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +1334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1812.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +1334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1812.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
4
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +500.4%
Contains more Fats +92.8%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +3580.6%
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +500.4%
Contains more Fats +92.8%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Carbs +3580.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.3%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.3%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 26.96g 4.49g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 16.07g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 53g Muffin
Calories 393kcal 375kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 0g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 890mg 44mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 33mg 10mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 146mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 187mg 336mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.026mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 30µg 8.2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 73IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 21µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.163mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.04mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.16µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.066mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.181mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.224mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.421mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.199mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.115mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.277mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.257mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.128mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 18.227g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.001g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 4.822g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.002g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.