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American cheese vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Lobster Raw

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Lobster Raw is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lobster Raw covers your daily Copper needs 145% more than American cheese.
  • Lobster Raw has 250 times less Vitamin A RAE than American cheese. American cheese has 250µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lobster Raw has 1µg.
  • Lobster Raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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
3
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7
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Calcium +1144%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +2832.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.9%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Calcium +1144%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.8%
Contains more Copper +2832.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.9%

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
5
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6
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Vitamin A +23525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1993.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.87
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%
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1993.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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1
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Fats +4138.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.3%
Contains more Water +104.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
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
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +4138.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.3%
Contains more Water +104.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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1
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3643.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3643.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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 Lobster Raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Lobster Raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 16.52g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.75g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 0g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 77kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0g Lobster Raw
Calcium 1045mg 84mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.26mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 641mg 161mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 200mg Lobster Raw
Sodium 1671mg 423mg Lobster Raw
Zinc 2.49mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.046mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.041mg 0.056mg Lobster Raw
Selenium 20.2µg 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 945IU 4IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 1µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 23IU 1IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.014mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.591mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.104mg Lobster Raw
Folate 8µg 10µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.25µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.215mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.654mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.723mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.197mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 1.24mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.413mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.68mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.741mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.413mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 127mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g 0.011g Lobster Raw
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.181g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.068g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.006g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.22g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.296g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g 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 Lobster Raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.