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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, phosphorus, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper and potassium.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 168 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. While Swiss cheese has 8.046g of monounsaturated fat, shrimp has only 0.048g.
  • 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, cooked (not 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.7%
Contains more IronIron +292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%

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
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10967.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +620%
Contains more OtherOther +146.3%
Contains more WaterWater +97.5%

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
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16662.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1597.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Shrimp DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 128%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.056g 83%
Calcium 890mg 70mg 82%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Phosphorus 574mg 237mg 48%
Fats 30.99g 0.28g 47%
Copper 0.047mg 0.379mg 37%
Cholesterol 93mg 189mg 32%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.64mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.048g 20%
Calories 393kcal 99kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.079g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Potassium 72mg 259mg 6%
Protein 26.96g 23.98g 6%
Iron 0.13mg 0.51mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Sodium 187mg 111mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 39mg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 0.2g N/A
Manganese 0.026mg 0.033mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0.002g 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 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 0.018g 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

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.171g)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.