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American cheese vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and peppermint?

  • American cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in peppermint is lower.
  • The glycemic index of American cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Peppermint, fresh types 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.
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +778.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.1%
Contains more IronIron +706.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2768.3%

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.
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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1325%

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +383.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3281.9%
Contains more OtherOther +282.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.4%
Contains more WaterWater +98.6%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24857.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Peppermint DV% diff.
Phosphorus 641mg 73mg 81%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.246g 81%
Calcium 1045mg 243mg 80%
Sodium 1671mg 31mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Iron 0.63mg 5.08mg 56%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.176mg 49%
Fats 31.79g 0.94g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Copper 0.046mg 0.329mg 31%
Protein 18.13g 3.75g 29%
Folate 8µg 114µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.033g 21%
Calories 371kcal 70kcal 15%
Magnesium 26mg 80mg 13%
Potassium 132mg 569mg 13%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.11mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.706mg 10%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.129mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.508g 5%
Vitamin A 250µg 212µg 4%
Carbs 3.7g 14.89g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.266mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.338mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients

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

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