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American cheese vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and corn raw

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in American cheese is higher than in corn raw.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than corn raw.
  • Corn raw contains less cholesterol.
  • Corn raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn raw is 52, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52150%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +620.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +454.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2254.8%
Contains more OtherOther +974.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405.4%
Contains more WaterWater +92%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1806.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Corn raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Corn raw DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 2mg 104%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.325g 81%
Phosphorus 641mg 89mg 79%
Sodium 1671mg 15mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 1.35g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.6µg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 3.27g 30%
Vitamin A 250µg 9µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.432g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.46mg 18%
Calories 371kcal 86kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.055mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.155mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.77mg 11%
Folate 8µg 42µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.717mg 6%
Carbs 3.7g 18.7g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.487g 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.07mg 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.163mg 5%
Potassium 132mg 270mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.093mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Choline 36.2mg 23mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.054mg 1%
Iron 0.63mg 0.52mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 6.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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