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

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and potato pancake

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 115% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 28 times more calcium than potato pancake. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Potato pancake contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2681.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +524.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +763.9%
Contains more IronIron +1184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +283%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +955.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +310%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.7%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +343.4%
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1831.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.29µg 115%
Calcium 890mg 32mg 86%
Saturated fat 18.227g 2.496g 72%
Phosphorus 574mg 128mg 64%
Protein 26.96g 6.08g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 7.516g 41%
Selenium 30µg 8.9µg 38%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.7mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.448mg 29%
Vitamin A 288µg 32µg 28%
Fats 30.99g 14.76g 25%
Sodium 187mg 764mg 25%
Iron 0.13mg 1.67mg 19%
Potassium 72mg 622mg 16%
Copper 0.047mg 0.18mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.158mg 12%
Choline 15.5mg 74.2mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 3.73g 11%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.26mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.173mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.672mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 1.44g 27.81g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.757mg 8%
Folate 10µg 41µg 8%
Calories 393kcal 268kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.7µg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Cholesterol 93mg 95mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.