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American cheese vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Plantain raw

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 104% more than Plantain raw.
  • Plantain raw contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Plantains, 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
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Calcium +34733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1785.3%
Contains more Zinc +1678.6%
Contains more Selenium +1246.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +278%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +34733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1785.3%
Contains more Zinc +1678.6%
Contains more Selenium +1246.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +278%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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
6
:
6
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +802.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.7%
Contains more Folate +175%
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%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +802.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.7%
Contains more Folate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Protein +1294.6%
Contains more Fats +8491.9%
Contains more Other +483.6%
Contains more Carbs +761.9%
Contains more Water +64.8%
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
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +1294.6%
Contains more Fats +8491.9%
Contains more Other +483.6%
Contains more Carbs +761.9%
Contains more Water +64.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25637.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1763.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25637.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1763.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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 Plantain raw
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 18.13g 1.3g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.37g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 371kcal 122kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 15g American cheese
Fiber 0g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 1045mg 3mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.6mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 641mg 34mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 1671mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 2.49mg 0.14mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.081mg Plantain raw
Manganese 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 56µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.14mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.052mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.686mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.26mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 8µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.7µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.015mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.034mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.036mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.059mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.06mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.017mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.044mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.046mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.064mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Plantain raw
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.143g Plantain raw
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 0.032g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.069g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.