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Swiss cheese vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and sweet potato?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and fiber.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 263% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types 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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2866.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1356.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1121.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.1%
Contains more IronIron +369.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +892.3%

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +770.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1617.2%
Contains more FatsFats +61880%
Contains more OtherOther +204.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1297.2%
Contains more WaterWater +105.4%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +804500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9478.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Sweet potato
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 30mg 86%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.018g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 47mg 75%
Selenium 30µg 0.6µg 53%
Protein 26.96g 1.57g 51%
Fats 30.99g 0.05g 48%
Vitamin A 288µg 709µg 47%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.3mg 37%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.001g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.061mg 19%
Calories 393kcal 86kcal 15%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Copper 0.047mg 0.151mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.209mg 11%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.258mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.014g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.8mg 9%
Potassium 72mg 337mg 8%
Sodium 187mg 55mg 6%
Carbs 1.44g 20.12g 6%
Iron 0.13mg 0.61mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.078mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.557mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.7g 1%
Choline 15.5mg 12.3mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.8µg 0%
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.031mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Sweet potato
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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.209g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato 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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.