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American cheese vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and coconut milk

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese and copper.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 103% more than coconut milk.
  • Coconut milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut milk is 97, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6431.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +541%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +160.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2134.1%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +691.7%
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +853.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +70.7%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +712.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.7%

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 Coconut milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Coconut milk DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 16mg 103%
Phosphorus 641mg 100mg 77%
Sodium 1671mg 15mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.916mg 38%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 2.29g 32%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Selenium 20.2µg 6.2µg 25%
Copper 0.046mg 0.266mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 1.014g 18%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.67mg 17%
Saturated fat 18.057g 21.14g 14%
Iron 0.63mg 1.64mg 13%
Fats 31.79g 23.84g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calories 371kcal 230kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.261g 7%
Choline 36.2mg 8.5mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.76mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 263mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Folate 8µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.033mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.026mg 1%
Carbs 3.7g 5.54g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 3.34g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.053mg 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1656mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.