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Swiss cheese vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Swiss cheese and turkey eggs

  • Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, turkey eggs are richer in iron, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Turkey eggs' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 280% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 9 times more calcium than turkey eggs. While Swiss cheese has 890mg of calcium, turkey eggs have only 99mg.
  • Turkey eggs have less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +799%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.2%
Contains more IronIron +3053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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 0% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +435.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +610%
~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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.1%
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +277.2%
Contains more WaterWater +92.7%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Turkey egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 93mg 933mg 280%
Calcium 890mg 99mg 79%
Saturated fat 18.227g 3.632g 66%
Phosphorus 574mg 170mg 58%
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.69µg 57%
Iron 0.13mg 4.1mg 50%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 1.889mg 31%
Fats 30.99g 11.88g 29%
Protein 26.96g 13.68g 27%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.58mg 25%
Folate 10µg 71µg 15%
Vitamin A 288µg 166µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.47mg 13%
Calories 393kcal 171kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 4.571g 9%
Selenium 30µg 34.3µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.131mg 5%
Magnesium 33mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Sodium 187mg 151mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.658g 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.062mg 2%
Potassium 72mg 142mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.038mg 1%
Carbs 1.44g 1.15g 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 1.15g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.024mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.672mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.855mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 1.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.924mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.442mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.773mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.985mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.33mg 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

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Swiss cheese Turkey egg
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
46%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 840mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.