Spread vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spread and Cheddar Cheese
- Spread is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 83% higher.
- Spread contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Cheddar Cheese. Spread contains 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Cheddar Cheese contains 2.4µg.
- Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Cheese, cheddar.
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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.
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
+533.3%
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Sodium
-13.5%
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
+533.3%
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Sodium
-13.5%
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.
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Vitamin A
+261.4%
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Vitamin E
+139.4%
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Vitamin K
+412.5%
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Vitamin A
+261.4%
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Vitamin E
+139.4%
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Vitamin K
+412.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+118.3%
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Fats
+94.8%
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Carbs
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Other
+79.2%
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Water
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Fats
+94.8%
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+79.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-88.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+180.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.7%
Saturated Fat:
2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.98 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Saturated Fat
-88.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+180.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.09g |
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| Protein | 0g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 33.31g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.09g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 404kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.48g |
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| Calcium | 710mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 455mg |
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| Potassium | 12mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 755mg | 653mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg |
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| Folate | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g | 0.917g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.22g | 18.867g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 1.421g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)