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Tilsit cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tilsit cheese and Swiss cheese

  • Swiss cheese is higher than Tilsit cheese in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% higher.
  • Tilsit cheese has 4 times more Sodium than Swiss cheese. While Tilsit cheese has 753mg of Sodium, Swiss cheese has only 187mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, tilsit and Cheese, swiss.

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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 Iron +76.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%

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 B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +63.4%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +63.4%
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.227

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 1.44g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 25.98g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.88g 1.44g Tilsit cheese
Calories 340kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 700mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.13mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 13mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 65mg 72mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 753mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1045IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.011mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.302mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.064mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 20µg 10µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 1.752mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 102mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Tilsit cheese
Saturated Fat 16.775g 18.227g Tilsit cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.341g Swiss cheese
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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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Swiss cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
40%
Tilsit cheese
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.