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American cheese vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and Mandarin orange

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 101% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mandarin orange is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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
8
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +2724.3%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3105%
Contains more Zinc +3457.1%
Contains more Selenium +20100%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Manganese - 0.039
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2724.3%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3105%
Contains more Zinc +3457.1%
Contains more Selenium +20100%
Contains more Potassium +25.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Manganese - 0.039

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
7
:
5
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin A +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +2138.3%
Contains more Fats +10154.8%
Contains more Other +1729.7%
Contains more Carbs +260.5%
Contains more Water +115%
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
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2138.3%
Contains more Fats +10154.8%
Contains more Other +1729.7%
Contains more Carbs +260.5%
Contains more Water +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13626.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1878.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13626.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1878.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
American cheese
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
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Mandarin orange
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 18.13g 0.81g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.31g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 371kcal 53kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 2.26g 10.58g American cheese
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 1045mg 37mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.15mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 12mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 20mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 1671mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 2.49mg 0.07mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.039mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 0.1µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 681IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 34µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.2mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.036mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.216mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 8µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.002mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.016mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.017mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.028mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.032mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.002mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.018mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.021mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.011mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.039g Mandarin orange
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 0.06g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.065g 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 Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1669mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.