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Swiss cheese vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and Pasta

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 122% higher.
  • Pasta has 148 times less Calcium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese has 890mg of Calcium, while Pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +680.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +811.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +776.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +761.5%

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% 63% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5135%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2085.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1450%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +423.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2851.4%
Contains more OtherOther +861.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1631.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.2%

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
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6388.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Pasta Opinion
Calories 393kcal 131kcal Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 5.15g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 1.05g Swiss cheese
Net carbs 1.44g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 1.44g 24.93g Pasta
Cholesterol 93mg 33mg Pasta
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 6mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 24mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1.14mg Pasta
Copper 0.047mg 0.093mg Pasta
Zinc 4.37mg 0.56mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 63mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 1047IU 20IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 6µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.15mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.183mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.034mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.14µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 64µg Pasta
Trans Fat 0.987g Pasta
Choline 15.5mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0.124g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.429g Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.065mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.134mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.197mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.348mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.097mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.079mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.247mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.217mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.103mg Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Pasta
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
45%
Swiss cheese
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.