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Swiss cheese vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Swiss cheese and semolina?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet semolina is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index than semolina.

We used Cheese, swiss and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types in this comparison.

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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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1153.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +469.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +504.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3880.8%

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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +259%
Contains more FatsFats +2908.7%
Contains more WaterWater +281.6%
Contains more OtherOther +319.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5517.4%

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3018.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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 Semolina
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Semolina DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.294g 82%
Calcium 890mg 71mg 82%
Phosphorus 574mg 153mg 60%
Fats 30.99g 1.03g 46%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.035mg 44%
Protein 26.96g 7.51g 39%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 5.048mg 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.02mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.452mg 29%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Copper 0.047mg 0.284mg 26%
Carbs 1.44g 80.89g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.258g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.05mg 19%
Selenium 30µg 19.9µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.224mg 18%
Iron 0.13mg 0.74mg 8%
Sodium 187mg 2mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.322g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.672mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.03mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Potassium 72mg 174mg 3%
Calories 393kcal 374kcal 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 79.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.398mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.02g 0%
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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.933g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.