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American cheese vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and cardamom different?

  • American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cardamom is 1216% higher.
  • Cardamom has less sodium.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index (0) than American cheese (27).

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Spices, cardamom 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.
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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.7%
Contains more IronIron +2117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +732.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68192.7%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.9%

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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +374.5%
Contains more WaterWater +378.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1750.5%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +846.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.041mg 28mg 1216%
Iron 0.63mg 13.97mg 167%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.68g 79%
Sodium 1671mg 18mg 72%
Phosphorus 641mg 178mg 66%
Calcium 1045mg 383mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Magnesium 26mg 229mg 48%
Zinc 2.49mg 7.47mg 45%
Fats 31.79g 6.7g 39%
Copper 0.046mg 0.383mg 37%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Potassium 132mg 1119mg 29%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Carbs 3.7g 68.47g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.87g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.198mg 15%
Protein 18.13g 10.76g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.23mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.43g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.102mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.182mg 4%
Calories 371kcal 311kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Net carbs 3.7g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 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 Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 1653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.