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Swiss cheese vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and Pastry?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Pastry is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pastry is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
7
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +8800%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.7%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Zinc +724.5%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Contains more Iron +1869.2%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Manganese +1776.9%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +8800%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.7%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains less Sodium -24.9%
Contains more Zinc +724.5%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Contains more Iron +1869.2%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Manganese +1776.9%

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
7
:
4
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +104600%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6412.5%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +104600%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6412.5%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +269.3%
Contains more Water +342.7%
Contains more Other +198%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +3031.9%
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +269.3%
Contains more Water +342.7%
Contains more Other +198%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +3031.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
0
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265%

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 Pastry
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 26.96g 7.3g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 1.44g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 393kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0g 0.74g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 890mg 10mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 33mg 16mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 60mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 61mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 249mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.53mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.026mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 30µg 24.2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.54mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.283mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.021mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.085mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.196mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.272mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.508mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.142mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.129mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.362mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.308mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.156mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.987g Pastry
Saturated Fat 18.227g 9.643g Pastry
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.894g Pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.584g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry 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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.