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Swiss cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and tortilla

  • Swiss cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than tortilla.
  • Swiss cheese contains 14 times more zinc than tortilla. While Swiss cheese contains 4.37mg of zinc, tortilla contains only 0.32mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tortilla is lower.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1265.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +2830.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +117%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +930.8%

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6345.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3162.1%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3368.1%
~equal in Water ~39.96g

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% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4249.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243%
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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 128%
Saturated fat 18.227g 0.296g 82%
Calcium 890mg 70mg 82%
Phosphorus 574mg 146mg 61%
Fats 30.99g 0.95g 46%
Iron 0.13mg 3.81mg 46%
Protein 26.96g 7.28g 39%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.32mg 37%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.37mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.125mg 25%
Selenium 30µg 16.6µg 24%
Folate 10µg 98µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 0.185g 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Carbs 1.44g 49.94g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.114mg 14%
Sodium 187mg 482mg 13%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.268mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Calories 393kcal 237kcal 8%
Copper 0.047mg 0.102mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.391g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 19mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.4µg 1%
Potassium 72mg 105mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g 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 Tortilla
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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese 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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.