Turkey meat vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey meat and Swiss cheese?
- Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, and iron, yet Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% higher.
- Turkey meat has 150 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese has 0.064mg.
- Turkey meat contains less saturated fat.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than Swiss cheese.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, swiss types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +231.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +738.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14857.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +767.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +319.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +520.8% |
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Protein
~26.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
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 | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 14mg | 890mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 3.06µg | 85% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 18.227g | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.064mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 574mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.071mg | 42% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 30.99g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 288µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.37mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 8.046g | 13% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 15.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.353mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 393kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.341g | 5% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 93mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 187mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 26.96g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 30µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 0.987g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 0.734g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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87%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.