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American cheese vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between American cheese and Plum

  • Plum has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 104% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Plums, raw.

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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
6
:
4
Plum
Plum
Contains more Calcium +17316.7%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3906.3%
Contains more Zinc +2390%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Plum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17316.7%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3906.3%
Contains more Zinc +2390%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +23.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%

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
8
:
4
Plum
Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.2%
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%
Plum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Plum
Plum
Contains more Protein +2490%
Contains more Fats +11253.6%
Contains more Other +1729.7%
Contains more Carbs +208.6%
Contains more Water +120.2%
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
Plum
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2490%
Contains more Fats +11253.6%
Contains more Other +1729.7%
Contains more Carbs +208.6%
Contains more Water +120.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Plum
Plum
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6046.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2822.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Plum
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6046.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2822.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
5
Plum
Plum
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +27.3%
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
Plum
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +27.3%

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 Plum
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Plum Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 10.02g Plum
Protein 18.13g 0.7g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.28g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 11.42g Plum
Calories 371kcal 46kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 3.07g Plum
Sugar 2.26g 9.92g American cheese
Fiber 0g 1.4g Plum
Calcium 1045mg 6mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.17mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 7mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 16mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 157mg Plum
Sodium 1671mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 2.49mg 0.1mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.041mg 0.052mg Plum
Selenium 20.2µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 345IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 17µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.26mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.026mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.135mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.029mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 5µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.009mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.01mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.014mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.015mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.016mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.008mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.014mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.016mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.009mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Plum
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Plum
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.017g Plum
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 0.134g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.044g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 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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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Plum
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
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 1671mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.