American cheese vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and goat
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, goat has more iron, vitamin B2, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% more.
- Goat is lower in sodium.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index than goat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6047.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +558.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5097.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +193.9% |
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:
27.1 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.21 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +949.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +307.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.2% |
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
0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +505.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +459.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
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 Sugar |
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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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 17mg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 0.93g | 78% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 86mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 201mg | 63% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 3.03g | 44% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 3.73mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.61mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.303mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 5.27mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 3.95mg | 24% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 27.1g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 1.36g | 17% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 11.8µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.19µg | 13% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 106.4mg | 13% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 143kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 75mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 405mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.23g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.258mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.452mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.565mg | 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 |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 1585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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