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Swiss cheese vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and saffron?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Spices, saffron 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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +701.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +300.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +435.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2294.4%
Contains more IronIron +8438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +597.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109161.5%

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% 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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1322.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.9%
Contains more FatsFats +429.7%
Contains more WaterWater +216.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4439.6%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1775.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%

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 Saffron
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.026mg 28.408mg 1234%
Iron 0.13mg 11.1mg 137%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Calcium 890mg 111mg 78%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.586g 76%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 1.01mg 72%
Magnesium 33mg 264mg 55%
Potassium 72mg 1724mg 49%
Phosphorus 574mg 252mg 46%
Selenium 30µg 5.6µg 44%
Fats 30.99g 5.85g 39%
Copper 0.047mg 0.328mg 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Protein 26.96g 11.43g 31%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.09mg 30%
Vitamin A 288µg 27µg 29%
Carbs 1.44g 65.37g 21%
Folate 10µg 93µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.429g 19%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.115mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.46mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 2.067g 5%
Calories 393kcal 310kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.267mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Sodium 187mg 148mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 61.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.