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American cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and Colby cheese

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Colby cheese has more Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from American cheese is 46% higher.
  • Colby cheese has 3 times less Vitamin E than American cheese. American cheese has 0.8mg of Vitamin E, while Colby cheese has 0.28mg.
  • Colby cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, colby.

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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 19% 206% 11% 29% 14% 84% 196% 79% 1.6% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~127mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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% 57% 16% 18% 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 0% 60% 5.6% 18% 3.8% 87% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.8% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~994IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg

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
24% 32% 3% 38% 3%
Protein: 23.76 g
Fats: 32.11 g
Carbs: 2.57 g
Water: 38.2 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44%
Contains more OtherOther +101.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
~equal in Fats ~32.11g
~equal in Water ~38.2g

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Colby cheese Opinion
Calories 371kcal 394kcal Colby cheese
Protein 18.13g 23.76g Colby cheese
Fats 31.79g 32.11g Colby cheese
Net carbs 3.7g 2.57g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 2.57g American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 95mg Colby cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 24IU Colby cheese
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 1045mg 685mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 127mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.76mg Colby cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0.52g Colby cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg American cheese
Zinc 2.49mg 3.07mg Colby cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 457mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 604mg Colby cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 994IU Colby cheese
Vitamin A 250µg 264µg Colby cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.28mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Manganese 0.041mg 0.012mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.015mg
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.375mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.093mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.21mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.079mg Colby cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.83µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.7µg Colby cheese
Folate 8µg 18µg Colby cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Colby cheese
Choline 36.2mg 15.4mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 20.218g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 9.28g Colby cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.953g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.305mg Colby cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.845mg Colby cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.475mg Colby cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 2.275mg Colby cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 1.978mg Colby cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.622mg Colby cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.251mg Colby cheese
Valine 1.187mg 1.586mg Colby cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.834mg Colby cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Colby cheese
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
31%
American cheese
26%
Colby cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
72%
Colby cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.161g)
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. Colby cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173416/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.