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American cheese vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and Chili Pepper

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Chili Pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Chili Pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 269% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chili Pepper are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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
5
:
5
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper
Contains more Calcium +5705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1293.5%
Contains more Zinc +730%
Contains more Selenium +3940%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +157.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +478%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Chili Pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +5705.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1293.5%
Contains more Zinc +730%
Contains more Selenium +3940%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +157.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +478%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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
5
:
7
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.8%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
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%
Chili Pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.8%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper
Contains more Protein +806.5%
Contains more Fats +15795%
Contains more Other +1028.3%
Contains more Carbs +155.7%
Contains more Water +121.5%
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
Chili Pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +806.5%
Contains more Fats +15795%
Contains more Other +1028.3%
Contains more Carbs +155.7%
Contains more Water +121.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74772.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Chili Pepper
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74772.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Chili Pepper
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 7.96g Chili Pepper
Protein 18.13g 2g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.2g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 9.46g Chili Pepper
Calories 371kcal 40kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 5.1g American cheese
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chili Pepper
Calcium 1045mg 18mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 1.2mg Chili Pepper
Magnesium 26mg 25mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 46mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 340mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 1671mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 2.49mg 0.3mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.174mg Chili Pepper
Manganese 0.041mg 0.237mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 20.2µg 0.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 59µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.69mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.09mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.95mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.061mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Folate 8µg 23µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.026mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.074mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.065mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.105mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.089mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.024mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.062mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.084mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.041mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Chili Pepper
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.021g Chili Pepper
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 0.011g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.109g 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 Chili Pepper
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
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.