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American cheese vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and Onion

  • Onion has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 102% more than Onion.
  • Onion has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Onions, 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
7
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +4443.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +2110.3%
Contains more Zinc +1364.7%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +3940%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +214.6%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +4443.5%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +2110.3%
Contains more Zinc +1364.7%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +3940%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +214.6%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
5
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Folate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +1548.2%
Contains more Fats +31690%
Contains more Other +1834.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.4%
Contains more Water +125%
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
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +1548.2%
Contains more Fats +31690%
Contains more Other +1834.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.4%
Contains more Water +125%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63253.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7464.7%
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
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63253.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7464.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
3
Onion
Onion
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
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 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 Onion
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 7.64g Onion
Protein 18.13g 1.1g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.1g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 9.34g Onion
Calories 371kcal 40kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 2.26g 4.24g American cheese
Fiber 0g 1.7g Onion
Calcium 1045mg 23mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.21mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 10mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 29mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 146mg Onion
Sodium 1671mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 2.49mg 0.17mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.039mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 20.2µg 0.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 2IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.02mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.027mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.123mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 8µg 19µg Onion
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.4µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.014mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.021mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.014mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.025mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.039mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.002mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.025mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.021mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.014mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Onion
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Onion
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.042g Onion
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 0.013g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.017g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g 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 Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.