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Swiss cheese vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 124% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Swiss cheese contains 47 times more calcium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Swiss cheese contains 890mg of calcium, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index (74) than Swiss cheese (27).

Cheese, swiss and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types were used 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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +462.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +4184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2538.5%

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9965.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1714.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1240%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~16.7mg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185%
Contains more FatsFats +258.7%
Contains more WaterWater +645.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5042.4%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +305.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.6%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.09µg 124%
Calcium 890mg 19mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.653g 75%
Iron 0.13mg 5.57mg 68%
Phosphorus 574mg 102mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.702mg 58%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 6.442mg 40%
Selenium 30µg 10.3µg 36%
Protein 26.96g 9.46g 35%
Fats 30.99g 8.64g 34%
Sodium 187mg 941mg 33%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.69mg 33%
Vitamin A 288µg 1µg 32%
Folate 10µg 134µg 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.686mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 1.44g 74.05g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.835g 23%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 25.4µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 1.986g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.487mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Copper 0.047mg 0.139mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.15mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.536mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 152mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 23mg 2%
Calories 393kcal 418kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.086mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0.167g N/A
Choline 15.5mg 16.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.574g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

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

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