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American cheese vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and Chinese cabbage different?

  • American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 94% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw are the varieties 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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
4
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Calcium +895.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1632.4%
Contains more Zinc +1210.5%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Selenium +3940%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Manganese +287.8%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +895.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1632.4%
Contains more Zinc +1210.5%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Selenium +3940%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Manganese +287.8%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
7
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +372.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
American cheese
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%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +358%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +372.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
1
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Protein +1108.7%
Contains more Fats +15795%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +746.3%
Contains more Water +140.6%
American cheese
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
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1108.7%
Contains more Fats +15795%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +746.3%
Contains more Water +140.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54806.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1239.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54806.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1239.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 1.18g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 1.5g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.2g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 2.18g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 13kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 0g 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 1045mg 105mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 26mg 19mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 37mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 1671mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Zinc 2.49mg 0.19mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.021mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 20.2µg 0.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 223µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.09mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.07mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.088mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 8µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.015mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.049mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.085mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.088mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.089mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.009mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.044mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.066mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.026mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.015g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.096g American cheese
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 Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1606mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.