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Swiss cheese vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and fish sandwiches

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A; however, fish sandwiches are higher in iron.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 99% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 24 times less calcium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches contain 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2305.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +791.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.1%
Contains more IronIron +1053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.4%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3259.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +871.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162%
Contains more FatsFats +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1753.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%

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% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.6%

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 Fish sandwich
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.68µg 99%
Calcium 890mg 37mg 85%
Saturated fat 18.227g 1.949g 74%
Phosphorus 574mg 116mg 65%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.49mg 35%
Protein 26.96g 10.29g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 6.257g 33%
Vitamin A 288µg 6µg 31%
Fats 30.99g 12.45g 29%
Selenium 30µg 18µg 22%
Cholesterol 93mg 35mg 19%
Sodium 187mg 602mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.21mg 17%
Iron 0.13mg 1.5mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 2.595g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.15mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.14mg 12%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.264mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13.6µg 10%
Folate 10µg 46µg 9%
Carbs 1.44g 26.69g 8%
Calories 393kcal 257kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 72mg 206mg 4%
Copper 0.047mg 0.075mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Choline 15.5mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.55mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.37mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0.08g 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 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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