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Swiss cheese vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and nattō

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium, while nattō has more iron, copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 128% more than nattō.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of nattō is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss and Natto.

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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%
Nattō
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 82% 65% 64% 323% 222% 83% 75% 0.91% 199% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +248.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +912.5%
Contains more IronIron +6515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1319.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5776.9%

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%
Nattō
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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 43% 0% 0.2% 0% 40% 44% 0% 13% 30% 0% 58% 6% 31%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1550%
Contains more CholineCholine +267.7%
~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
Nattō
2
19% 11% 13% 55% 2%
Protein: 19.4 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 12.68 g
Water: 55.02 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +181.7%
Contains more OtherOther +56.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +780.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%

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
Nattō
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +363.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Nattō DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Iron 0.13mg 8.6mg 106%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.591g 76%
Copper 0.047mg 0.667mg 69%
Calcium 890mg 217mg 67%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.528mg 65%
Phosphorus 574mg 174mg 57%
Selenium 30µg 8.8µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 6.21g 32%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Fats 30.99g 11g 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Magnesium 33mg 115mg 20%
Potassium 72mg 729mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 23.1µg 18%
Protein 26.96g 19.4g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 2.43g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg 14%
Zinc 4.37mg 3.03mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.16mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.19mg 9%
Calories 393kcal 211kcal 9%
Sodium 187mg 7mg 8%
Choline 15.5mg 57mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.13mg 5%
Carbs 1.44g 12.68g 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.01mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.215mg 3%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 7.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.89g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.223mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.813mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 1.145mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 1.018mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.512mg 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 Nattō
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
20%
Nattō
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
116%
Nattō

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nattō
Nattō contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nattō
Nattō is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nattō
Nattō is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Nattō - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172443/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.