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American cheese vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Frozen yogurt

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in American cheese is higher than in Frozen yogurt.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 95% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Frozen yogurt has 27 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese has 1671mg of Sodium, while Frozen yogurt has 63mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate.

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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 Calcium +945%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Zinc +789.3%
Contains more Copper +411.1%
Contains more Selenium +963.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Contains more Calcium +945%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Zinc +789.3%
Contains more Copper +411.1%
Contains more Selenium +963.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +436.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.07
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +436.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +504.3%
Contains more Fats +783.1%
Contains more Other +1028.3%
Contains more Carbs +483.8%
Contains more Water +79.8%
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% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +504.3%
Contains more Fats +783.1%
Contains more Other +1028.3%
Contains more Carbs +483.8%
Contains more Water +79.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1186%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1186%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

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 Frozen yogurt
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Frozen yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Protein 18.13g 3g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 3.6g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Calories 371kcal 127kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 19.92g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 100mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.46mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 10mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 89mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 156mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 1671mg 63mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 2.49mg 0.28mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.009mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 1.9µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 176IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 49µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.09mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 3IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.18mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.07mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.04mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 4µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.07µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 13mg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 1.144g Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.326g Frozen yogurt
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 0.986g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.1g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1608mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.