American cheese vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and nori different?
- American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 98% higher.
- Nori has less saturated fat.
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Seaweed, laver, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1392.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1005.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2785.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +473.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2309.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +553.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1834.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1725% |
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:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11253.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.7% |
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
0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.11 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32844% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1069.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 70mg | 98% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 58mg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 0.061g | 82% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 48mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 0.28g | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 39mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.988mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 0.7µg | 35% |
| Folate | 8µg | 146µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 5.81g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.264mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 0.025g | 21% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 35kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.446mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.8mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.05mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 1.47mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.11g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.159mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.098mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 356mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 10.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.521mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 260µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 5.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.08g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 1623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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