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American cheese vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and caraway cheese

  • American cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium, while caraway cheese has more vitamin B2.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 51% higher.
  • Caraway cheese contains 2 times less sodium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, while caraway cheese contains 690mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, caraway.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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% 90% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~271µg

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
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +106.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
~equal in Fats ~29.2g
~equal in Water ~39.28g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.584g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.275g

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 Caraway cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Caraway cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.27µg 51%
Sodium 1671mg 690mg 43%
Calcium 1045mg 673mg 37%
Phosphorus 641mg 490mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.45mg 17%
Protein 18.13g 25.18g 14%
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg 10%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.94mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.19mg 4%
Fats 31.79g 29.2g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.83g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Saturated fat 18.057g 18.584g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.024mg 2%
Cholesterol 100mg 93mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin A 250µg 271µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 22mg 1%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.031mg 1%
Potassium 132mg 93mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.18mg 1%
Calories 371kcal 376kcal 0%
Carbs 3.7g 3.06g 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 3.06g N/A
Iron 0.63mg 0.64mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 8.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.324mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.896mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.563mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 2.412mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 2.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.659mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.326mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 1.682mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.884mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
American cheese Caraway 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
33%
American cheese
22%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 981mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.