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American cheese vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and cocktail sauce

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, cocktail sauce has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 102% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3919.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +555.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2036.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +818.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +31.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261%

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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +397.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1233.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2927.6%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +662.7%
Contains more WaterWater +65.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 26mg 102%
Phosphorus 641mg 30mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0g 82%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 1.05g 47%
Protein 18.13g 1.36g 34%
Selenium 20.2µg 2.2µg 33%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 1671mg 983mg 30%
Vitamin A 250µg 18µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0g 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.38mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.047mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Calories 371kcal 124kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0g 9%
Carbs 3.7g 28.22g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.068mg 7%
Copper 0.046mg 0.111mg 7%
Potassium 132mg 309mg 5%
Choline 36.2mg 11mg 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.148mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.82mg 5%
Iron 0.63mg 0.83mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Folate 8µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.08mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.021mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 11.83g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 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 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 Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.57g)
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.
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.