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American cheese vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and Apple strudel?

  • American cheese is richer than Apple strudel in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% more.
  • American cheese has 42 times more Vitamin A RAE than Apple strudel. While American cheese has 250µg of Vitamin A RAE, Apple strudel has only 6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Apple strudel is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Strudel, apple 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.
Contains more Calcium +6866.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1842.4%
Contains more Zinc +1210.5%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Manganese +363.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Calcium +6866.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1842.4%
Contains more Zinc +1210.5%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Manganese +363.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 29% 0% 6% 10% 6% 7% 17% 11% 22% 28% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +449.4%
Contains more Fats +183.8%
Contains more Other +652.2%
Contains more Carbs +1010.8%
Equal in Water - 43.5
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +449.4%
Contains more Fats +183.8%
Contains more Other +652.2%
Contains more Carbs +1010.8%
Equal in Water - 43.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.3%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 38.9g Apple strudel
Protein 18.13g 3.3g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 11.2g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 41.1g Apple strudel
Calories 371kcal 274kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 25.75g American cheese
Fiber 0g 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 1045mg 15mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.42mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 9mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 33mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 149mg Apple strudel
Sodium 1671mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 2.49mg 0.19mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.03mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.19mg Apple strudel
Selenium 20.2µg 6.1µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 30IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 6µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.025mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.33mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.27mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.046mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 28µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.22µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.039mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.119mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.147mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.257mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.475mg 0.067mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.151mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.164mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.076mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 6mg Apple strudel
Trans Fat 1.144g Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 3.267g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 5.315g Apple strudel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Apple strudel
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
32%
American cheese
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 1536mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients

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

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