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Swiss cheese vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and Veggie burger?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, and Iron.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 220% more.
  • Swiss cheese has 288 times more Vitamin A RAE than Veggie burger. While Swiss cheese has 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, Veggie burger has only 1µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Veggie burger is lower.

We used Cheese, swiss and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, 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.
Contains more Calcium +554.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +1753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.7%
Contains more Potassium +362.5%
Contains more Copper +325.5%
Contains more Manganese +3557.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Calcium +554.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +1753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.7%
Contains more Potassium +362.5%
Contains more Copper +325.5%
Contains more Manganese +3557.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6443.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5764.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +6443.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5764.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +391.9%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +891%
Contains more Water +62.7%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +71.7%
Contains more Fats +391.9%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +891%
Contains more Water +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%

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 Veggie burger
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 26.96g 15.7g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 6.3g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 393kcal 177kcal Swiss cheese
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0g 1.07g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 890mg 136mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 33mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 574mg 206mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 187mg 569mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 1.26mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.026mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 30µg 22.6µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 16IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 1µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.23mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.244mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.289mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 10µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 2.01µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.162mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.605mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.78mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.399mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.004mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.291mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.885mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.89mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.465mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.987g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 18.227g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 1.778g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.081g 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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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.787g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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