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American cheese vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and drumstick tree

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 157% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of cholesterol in drumstick tree is lower.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Drumstick pods, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3383.3%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1182%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2785.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +531.7%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +763.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15795%
Contains more OtherOther +597.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.5%
Contains more WaterWater +122.7%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7974.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42766.7%
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 Drumstick tree
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 Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Calcium 1045mg 30mg 102%
Phosphorus 641mg 50mg 84%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.033g 82%
Sodium 1671mg 42mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 0.2g 49%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.7µg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 2.1g 32%
Vitamin A 250µg 4µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.102g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.45mg 19%
Calories 371kcal 37kcal 17%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.074mg 12%
Potassium 132mg 461mg 10%
Folate 8µg 44µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.003g 9%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.259mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.794mg 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 45mg 5%
Copper 0.046mg 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.62mg 3%
Iron 0.63mg 0.36mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Carbs 3.7g 8.53g 2%
Net carbs 3.7g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g 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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 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 Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 1629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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