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Swiss cheese vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Powdered milk

  • Swiss cheese has more Selenium, however, Powdered milk is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 69% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 2 times more Selenium than Powdered milk. Swiss cheese contains 30µg of Selenium, while Powdered milk contains 16.3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +84%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Magnesium +157.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +1747.2%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Calcium - 912
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +84%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Magnesium +157.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +1747.2%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Calcium - 912

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.4%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.58
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.25
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.4%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.58
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +1423.5%
Contains more Carbs +2568.1%
Contains more Other +104%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +1423.5%
Contains more Carbs +2568.1%
Contains more Other +104%
Equal in Protein - 26.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 26.96g 26.32g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 26.71g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 393kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.13mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 33mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 574mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 72mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 187mg 371mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 3.34mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 30µg 16.3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 934IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 258µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.58mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 10µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.371mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.959mg 2.578mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 2.087mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.66mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.271mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.762mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.714mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 97mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 18.227g 16.742g Powdered milk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 7.924g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.665g Swiss cheese
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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Swiss cheese Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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