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

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Differences between Turkey egg and Swiss cheese

  • Turkey egg is higher in Iron, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Turkey egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 280% higher.
  • Turkey egg has 32 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. While Turkey egg has 4.1mg of Iron, Swiss cheese has only 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +799%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.6%

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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
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% 63% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 WaterWater +92.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.1%
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +277.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey egg Swiss cheese
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 Turkey egg Swiss cheese Opinion
Calories 171kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Protein 13.68g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 11.88g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Net carbs 1.15g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.15g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 933mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Magnesium 13mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Calcium 99mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 142mg 72mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 0.13mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.047mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 170mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 151mg 187mg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 166µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.026mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 30µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.011mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.302mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.064mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.353mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.071mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Folate 71µg 10µg Turkey egg
Trans Fat 0.987g Turkey egg
Choline 15.5mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 3.632g 18.227g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.341g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.672mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.201mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.924mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.442mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.985mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.33mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey egg Swiss cheese
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
44%
Turkey egg
45%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
87%
Swiss cheese

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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.