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Zucchini vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Zucchini and Swiss cheese?

  • Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, yet Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 128% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Zucchini is lower.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
5
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Iron +184.6%
Contains more Potassium +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Manganese +580.8%
Contains more Calcium +5462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1410.5%
Contains more Zinc +1265.6%
Contains more Selenium +14900%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
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 +184.6%
Contains more Potassium +262.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Manganese +580.8%
Contains more Calcium +5462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1410.5%
Contains more Zinc +1265.6%
Contains more Selenium +14900%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
6
:
5
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Carbs +116%
Contains more Water +151.9%
Contains more Protein +2128.1%
Contains more Fats +9584.4%
Contains more Other +422.8%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +116%
Contains more Water +151.9%
Contains more Protein +2128.1%
Contains more Fats +9584.4%
Contains more Other +422.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73045.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1373.6%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 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 -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73045.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1373.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 1.44g Zucchini
Protein 1.21g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 0.32g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 3.11g 1.44g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 1.38g 0g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.37mg 0.13mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 38mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 261mg 72mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 187mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.053mg 0.047mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 200IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.011mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.064mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 4.3µg 1.4µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.029mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 0.071mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.067mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.018mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.054mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.026mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 0g 0.987g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 18.227g Zucchini
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.