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American cheese vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and cumin?

  • American cheese is higher in vitamin B12, yet cumin is higher in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 822% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cumin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cumin is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Spices, cumin seed types in this article.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.5%
Contains more IronIron +10433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1784.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8029.3%

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5925%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +705.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +391.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1095.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.63mg 66.36mg 822%
Manganese 0.041mg 3.333mg 143%
Copper 0.046mg 0.867mg 91%
Magnesium 26mg 366mg 81%
Saturated fat 18.057g 1.535g 75%
Sodium 1671mg 168mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.628mg 51%
Potassium 132mg 1788mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.435mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 4.579mg 28%
Selenium 20.2µg 5.2µg 27%
Vitamin A 250µg 64µg 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 4.8mg 21%
Phosphorus 641mg 499mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 3.33mg 17%
Fats 31.79g 22.27g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 14.04g 15%
Carbs 3.7g 44.24g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 3.279g 13%
Calcium 1045mg 931mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.327mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Choline 36.2mg 24.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.4µg 2%
Protein 18.13g 17.81g 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Calories 371kcal 375kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 2.25g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.0099999999999998g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.