American cheese vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and sardine
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin D.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 310% higher.
- Sardine contains 12 times less saturated fat than American cheese. American cheese contains 18.057g of saturated fat, while sardine contains 1.528g.
- Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +363.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +681.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6801.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +496% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 8.94µg | 310% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 1.528g | 75% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 382mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 307mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 52.7µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 5.245mg | 32% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 11.45g | 31% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.92mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 5.148g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 32µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 490mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 4.8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 193IU | 21% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.186mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 142mg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 24.62g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.31mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 3.869g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.167mg | 9% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 208kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 397mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.04mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 75mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.509g | 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 |
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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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 1364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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