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American cheese vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and cauliflower different?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while cauliflower is higher in vitamin C.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 102% more than cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower is lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cauliflower, raw types were 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4650%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1356.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +496.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +612.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +844.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11253.6%
Contains more OtherOther +790.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more WaterWater +132.4%

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% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24123.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4048.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Cauliflower
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cauliflower DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 22mg 102%
Phosphorus 641mg 44mg 85%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.13g 81%
Sodium 1671mg 30mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Fats 31.79g 0.28g 48%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.6µg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 1.92g 32%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.034g 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.27mg 20%
Calories 371kcal 25kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.06mg 13%
Folate 8µg 57µg 12%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 15.5µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.184mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.031g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.667mg 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.155mg 5%
Potassium 132mg 299mg 5%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Iron 0.63mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.507mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Choline 36.2mg 44.3mg 1%
Copper 0.046mg 0.039mg 1%
Carbs 3.7g 4.97g 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 1.91g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.927g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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