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Swiss cheese vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and truffle different?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Truffle covers your daily need for fiber, 280% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Truffle is lower in cholesterol.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than Swiss cheese (27).

Cheese, swiss and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried types were used 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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +459.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +151.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +947.2%
Contains more IronIron +4423.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7403.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.7%

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% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9692.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4145.2%
Contains more WaterWater +154.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4970.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0µg 128%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.951mg 84%
Saturated fat 18.227g 83%
Calcium 890mg 159mg 73%
Iron 0.13mg 5.88mg 72%
Phosphorus 574mg 184mg 56%
Fats 30.99g 0.73g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.844mg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 6.267mg 39%
Protein 26.96g 9.25g 35%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.32mg 28%
Carbs 1.44g 73.01g 24%
Selenium 30µg 43.4µg 24%
Potassium 72mg 754mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 20%
Copper 0.047mg 0.183mg 15%
Magnesium 33mg 83mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 9%
Sodium 187mg 35mg 7%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Calories 393kcal 284kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.112mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.481mg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 2.91g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g 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 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 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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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.