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Swiss cheese vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and potato chips

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3608.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +300.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +270.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1670.8%
Contains more IronIron +1153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +551.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1592.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5879.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1478.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.9%
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1880.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3573.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +807.5%

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 Potato chips
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 24mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 12.17g 72%
Phosphorus 574mg 165mg 58%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 9.11mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.66mg 45%
Protein 26.96g 7g 40%
Selenium 30µg 8.1µg 40%
Potassium 72mg 1275mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Saturated fat 18.227g 10.96g 33%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.09mg 30%
Copper 0.047mg 0.306mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.827mg 24%
Histidine 1.065mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Iron 0.13mg 1.63mg 19%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 22.1µg 17%
Carbs 1.44g 52.9g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.167mg 13%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Magnesium 33mg 67mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.197mg 8%
Sodium 187mg 8mg 8%
Calories 393kcal 536kcal 7%
Fats 30.99g 34.6g 6%
Choline 15.5mg 37.5mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 9.84g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.402mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.392mg 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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Swiss cheese Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.