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Swiss cheese vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and shrimp

  • Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A; however, shrimp is richer in selenium and copper.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 10 times more calcium than shrimp. While Swiss cheese has 890mg of calcium, shrimp has only 91mg.
  • Shrimp has less saturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than shrimp (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +878%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.1%
Contains more IronIron +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +448.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65%

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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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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% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4084.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +773.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1722.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +90.2%
~equal in Carbs ~1.52g

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2128.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

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 Shrimp
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Shrimp DV% diff.
Calcium 890mg 91mg 80%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.521g 80%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.66µg 58%
Fats 30.99g 1.7g 45%
Cholesterol 93mg 211mg 39%
Phosphorus 574mg 306mg 38%
Selenium 30µg 49.5µg 35%
Sodium 187mg 947mg 33%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.63mg 25%
Copper 0.047mg 0.258mg 23%
Vitamin A 288µg 90µg 22%
Choline 15.5mg 135.4mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.024mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.361g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.678mg 16%
Calories 393kcal 119kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.242mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.2mg 11%
Protein 26.96g 22.78g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.59g 5%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Potassium 72mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.519mg 3%
Iron 0.13mg 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.032mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.049mg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Carbs 1.44g 1.52g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 1.52g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.012g 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 0.012g 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 Shrimp
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
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.706g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.