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Swiss cheese vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and Tuna salad different?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 87% more than Tuna salad.
  • Swiss cheese contains 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tuna salad. Swiss cheese contains 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tuna salad contains 24µg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, swiss and Fish, tuna salad 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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
:
5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +5135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +680.4%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Potassium +147.2%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +37.3%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +5135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Zinc +680.4%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Potassium +147.2%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +37.3%

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
8
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +979.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +979.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +234.7%
Contains more Other +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +553.5%
Contains more Water +67.8%
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +234.7%
Contains more Other +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +553.5%
Contains more Water +67.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.4%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.4%

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 Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 26.96g 16.04g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 9.26g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 393kcal 187kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 17mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 33mg 19mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 178mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 187mg 402mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 0.56mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 30µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 1047IU 97IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 24µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.07mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.26mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 10µg 8µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.18mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.701mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.739mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.293mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.457mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.47mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.626mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.824mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.467mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.987g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 18.227g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 2.887g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.122g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.