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American cheese vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and dried fruit

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, copper, and potassium.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 99% more than dried fruit.
  • Dried fruit has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +802.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +818.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780.3%
Contains more IronIron +322.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +645.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +473.2%

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%
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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.8%
Contains more FatsFats +6133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +163.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1593%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11029.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1637.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Dried fruit
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Dried fruit DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 55mg 99%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.017g 82%
Phosphorus 641mg 71mg 81%
Sodium 1671mg 10mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 0.51g 48%
Copper 0.046mg 0.343mg 33%
Selenium 20.2µg 2.2µg 33%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Potassium 132mg 1162mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7.3g 29%
Protein 18.13g 3.39g 29%
Iron 0.63mg 2.66mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 4.33mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.074g 20%
Carbs 3.7g 62.64g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.39mg 19%
Fructose 0g 12.47g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.589mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.074mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.074g 8%
Vitamin A 250µg 180µg 8%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.235mg 8%
Calories 371kcal 241kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.143mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 13.9mg 4%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.516mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.1µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.047mg 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 Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.