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Wafer vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wafer and Swiss cheese?

  • Wafer is higher in Iron, and Copper, yet Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 124% more.
  • Wafer has 31 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. While Wafer has 4.01mg of Iron, Swiss cheese has only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wafer is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cheese, swiss 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.
Wafer
Wafer
5
:
5
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Iron +2984.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains more Copper +885.1%
Contains more Manganese +2576.9%
Contains more Calcium +2771%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +300.9%
Contains more Selenium +426.3%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
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 +2984.6%
Contains more Magnesium +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains more Copper +885.1%
Contains more Manganese +2576.9%
Contains more Calcium +2771%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.8%
Contains more Zinc +300.9%
Contains more Selenium +426.3%

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.
Wafer
Wafer
6
:
4
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4365.6%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +10370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4365.6%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +10370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
1
:
4
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Carbs +4948.6%
Contains more Protein +308.5%
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Water +736.2%
Contains more Other +49%
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 Carbs +4948.6%
Contains more Protein +308.5%
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Water +736.2%
Contains more Other +49%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
1
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 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 -76.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Swiss cheese
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 Wafer Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 1.44g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 14.2g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 72.7g 1.44g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 393kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 4.01mg 0.13mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 33mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 210mg 72mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 1.09mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.463mg 0.047mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.026mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 10IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.6mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.011mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.064mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.353mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 47µg 10µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.22mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.261mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 0.447mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.281mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.105mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.323mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.128mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 2mg 93mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.987g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 18.227g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.341g Wafer
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
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.