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American cheese vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and daikon

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while daikon has more vitamin C.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 102% more than daikon.
  • The amount of cholesterol in daikon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Radishes, oriental, 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.
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%
Daikon
Daikon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 20% 15% 38% 4.1% 9.9% 2.7% 5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3770.4%
Contains more IronIron +57.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2687%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2785.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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%
Daikon
Daikon
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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 73% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 3.8% 8.3% 11% 0% 0.75% 21% 4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1070%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%

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
Daikon
Daikon
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2921.7%
Contains more FatsFats +31690%
Contains more OtherOther +1067.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +138.9%

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
Daikon
Daikon
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48347.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2757.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Daikon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Daikon DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 27mg 102%
Phosphorus 641mg 23mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.03g 82%
Sodium 1671mg 21mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 0.1g 49%
Protein 18.13g 0.6g 35%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.7µg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 22mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.017g 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.15mg 21%
Calories 371kcal 18kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.02mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.045g 8%
Copper 0.046mg 0.115mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg 5%
Choline 36.2mg 7.3mg 5%
Folate 8µg 28µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.138mg 5%
Iron 0.63mg 0.4mg 3%
Potassium 132mg 227mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.2mg 1%
Carbs 3.7g 4.1g 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 2.5g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 2.5g N/A
Manganese 0.041mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.02mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.011mg 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 Daikon
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
10%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 1650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.