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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 RAE, 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.

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
4
:
6
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains more Potassium +231.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Calcium +6257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Selenium - 30
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +738.5%
Contains more Potassium +231.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Calcium +6257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +85.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Selenium - 30

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
5
:
6
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14857.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2584.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Swiss cheese
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14857.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2584.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Fats +319.4%
Contains more Carbs +2300%
Contains more Other +520.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.96
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Swiss cheese
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 Water +68.8%
Contains more Fats +319.4%
Contains more Carbs +2300%
Contains more Other +520.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Turkey meat Swiss cheese
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 28.55g 26.96g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0.06g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 189kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 14mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 1.09mg 0.13mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 223mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 239mg 72mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 187mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.093mg 0.047mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 29.8µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 39IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.064mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.353mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.071mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.004mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.925mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.282mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.724mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.902mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.749mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 109mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.987g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 18.227g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.341g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.007g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.734g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Swiss cheese
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
50%
Turkey meat
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
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.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.