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Almond butter vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are almond butter and American cheese different?

  • Almond butter is richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, and fiber, while American cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Almond butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 156% more than American cheese.
  • Almond butter is lower in saturated fat.

Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +973.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +454%
Contains more CopperCopper +1930.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5097.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +741.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2926.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4051.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +74.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +408.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2315.2%
Contains more OtherOther +119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter American cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 0.8mg 156%
Copper 0.934mg 0.046mg 99%
Manganese 2.131mg 0.041mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 1.286g 82%
Sodium 7mg 1671mg 72%
Calcium 347mg 1045mg 70%
Saturated fat 4.152g 18.057g 63%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 8.236g 61%
Magnesium 279mg 26mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.234mg 54%
Fiber 10.3g 0g 41%
Iron 3.49mg 0.63mg 36%
Fats 55.5g 31.79g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Selenium 2.4µg 20.2µg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 0.076mg 19%
Phosphorus 508mg 641mg 19%
Potassium 748mg 132mg 18%
Calories 614kcal 371kcal 12%
Folate 53µg 8µg 11%
Zinc 3.29mg 2.49mg 7%
Protein 20.96g 18.13g 6%
Carbs 18.82g 3.7g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.054mg 4%
Choline 52.1mg 36.2mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 0.403mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 8.52g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 4.43g 2.26g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
68%
Almond butter
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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