American cheese vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between American cheese and parmesan
- American cheese has more calcium and monounsaturated fat; however, parmesan is higher in selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Parmesan covers your daily selenium needs 26% more than American cheese.
- Parmesan contains 3 times less choline than American cheese. American cheese contains 36.2mg of choline, while parmesan contains 14.1mg.
- Parmesan has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, parmesan, grated.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +22.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
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:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275.9% |
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Other
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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
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.386g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
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Sucrose:
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Glucose:
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Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +57.1% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.2µg | 34.4µg | 26% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 28.42g | 21% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 853mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 4.2mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 15.371g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.358mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 1804mg | 6% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 27.84g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.4µg | 4% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 14.1mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 7.13g | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 13.91g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 420kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 627mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 262µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.386g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 13.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.876g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.747mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.538mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.102g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 0.87g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
American cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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