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American cheese vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between american cheese and bananas

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc, while bananas have more vitamin B6.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium 104% more than bananas.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bananas is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of american cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of bananas is 48.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Bananas, raw.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Banana
Banana
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20800%
Contains more IronIron +142.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2813.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +558.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Banana
Banana
5
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 29% 3.8% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1376.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +579.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Banana
Banana
2
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1563.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +715.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +517.3%
Contains more WaterWater +89.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Banana
Banana
1
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25637.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1661.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Banana
Banana
5
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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 Banana
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Banana Opinion
Calories 371kcal 89kcal American cheese
Protein 18.13g 1.09g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.33g American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Net carbs 3.7g 20.24g Banana
Carbs 3.7g 22.84g Banana
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Banana
Calcium 1045mg 5mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 358mg Banana
Iron 0.63mg 0.26mg American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 12.23g American cheese
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Copper 0.046mg 0.078mg Banana
Zinc 2.49mg 0.15mg American cheese
Starch 5.38g Banana
Phosphorus 641mg 22mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 1mg Banana
Vitamin A 945IU 64IU American cheese
Vitamin A 250µg 3µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.1mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 20.2µg 1µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.073mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.334mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.367mg Banana
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.5µg American cheese
Folate 8µg 20µg Banana
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Banana
Choline 36.2mg 9.8mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.032g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.073g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.009mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.028mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.028mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.068mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.05mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.008mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.049mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.047mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.077mg American cheese
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Banana
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
31%
American cheese
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.945g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.