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American cheese vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and Carrot?

  • American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Carrot is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Carrots, raw types 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
7
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Calcium +3066.7%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1731.4%
Contains more Zinc +937.5%
Contains more Selenium +20100%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +248.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.045
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3066.7%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1731.4%
Contains more Zinc +937.5%
Contains more Selenium +20100%
Contains more Potassium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Manganese +248.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.045

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
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1667.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +407.7%
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1667.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +407.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +1849.5%
Contains more Fats +13145.8%
Contains more Other +605.2%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Contains more Water +122.9%
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
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +1849.5%
Contains more Fats +13145.8%
Contains more Other +605.2%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Contains more Water +122.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58728.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +999.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58728.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +999.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
4
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
American cheese
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
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 18.13g 0.93g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.24g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 371kcal 41kcal American cheese
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 2.26g 4.74g American cheese
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 1045mg 33mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.3mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 12mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 35mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 1671mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 2.49mg 0.24mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.045mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 20.2µg 0.1µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.66mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.058mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.273mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 8µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.012mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.191mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.077mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.102mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.101mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.02mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.061mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.069mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.04mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Carrot
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Carrot
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.037g Carrot
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 0.014g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.117g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 1602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.