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American cheese vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and Feijoa?

  • American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Feijoa is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Feijoa is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Feijoa, raw 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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
3
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Calcium +6047.1%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3273.7%
Contains more Zinc +4050%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Feijoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 6% 7% 9% 16% 1% 2% 12% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6047.1%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3273.7%
Contains more Zinc +4050%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +104.9%

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
7
:
5
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Vitamin A +15650%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.6%
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%
Feijoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 110% 2% 5% 6% 14% 16% 18% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +15650%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Protein +2453.5%
Contains more Fats +7469%
Contains more Other +1681.6%
Contains more Carbs +311.1%
Contains more Water +110.2%
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
Feijoa
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +2453.5%
Contains more Fats +7469%
Contains more Other +1681.6%
Contains more Carbs +311.1%
Contains more Water +110.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14607.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +845.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Feijoa
35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.136 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14607.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +845.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
3
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
American cheese
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
Feijoa
36% 28% 36%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.93 g
Glucose: 2.32 g
Fructose: 2.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Feijoa
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 Feijoa Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 8.81g Feijoa
Protein 18.13g 0.71g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.42g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 15.21g Feijoa
Calories 371kcal 61kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 2.95g Feijoa
Sugar 2.26g 8.2g American cheese
Fiber 0g 6.4g Feijoa
Calcium 1045mg 17mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.14mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 9mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 19mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 172mg Feijoa
Sodium 1671mg 3mg Feijoa
Zinc 2.49mg 0.06mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.036mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.084mg Feijoa
Selenium 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 6IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.16mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 32.9mg Feijoa
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.006mg American cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.018mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.295mg Feijoa
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.233mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.067mg Feijoa
Folate 8µg 23µg Feijoa
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.5µg Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.007mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.019mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.019mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.028mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.038mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.007mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.019mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.019mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.009mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Feijoa
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Feijoa
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.104g Feijoa
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 0.056g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.136g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.107g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.029g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Feijoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
15%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1668mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.