American cheese vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and avocadoes
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, avocadoes are richer in fiber, vitamin B5, and folate.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 103% more than avocadoes.
- Avocadoes contain less cholesterol.
- Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +8608.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1132.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4950% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +707.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +806.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +328.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
0.11 g
Sucrose:
0.06 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0.1g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 12mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 52mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 7mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 2.126g | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 0.4µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 2g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 7µg | 27% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6.7g | 27% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 14.66g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.389mg | 20% |
| Folate | 8µg | 81µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.64mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.257mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 21µg | 15% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 160kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 485mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.07mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 9.799g | 4% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 14.2mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.816g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.142mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
33%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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