American cheese vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and goat cheese
- American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, goat cheese is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and iron.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 75% more than goat cheese.
- Goat cheese has 7 times less vitamin B12 than American cheese. American cheese has 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while goat cheese has 0.22µg.
- Goat cheese contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of goat cheese is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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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 | +250.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +431.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1126.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +581.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1410.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
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Fats
~29.84g
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 298mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.564mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 415mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.22µg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 375mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.676mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 3.8µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 407µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.66mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 20.639g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.62mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 21.58g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 1.148mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 79mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 6.808g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.709g | 4% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 29.84g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 364kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.589mg | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.582g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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