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American cheese vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between american cheese and poppy seed?

  • American cheese is richer in vitamin B12, yet poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 290% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains less sodium.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index than american cheese.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Spices, poppy seed types in this comparison.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +444.7%
Contains more IronIron +1449.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3437%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16258.5%

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% 57% 16% 18% 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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1078.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +925%

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +565.7%
Contains more FatsFats +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +660.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.99g
~equal in Other ~6.37g

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2121.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Poppy seed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Poppy seed Opinion
Calories 371kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Protein 18.13g 17.99g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 41.56g Poppy seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Poppy seed
Net carbs 3.7g 8.63g Poppy seed
Carbs 3.7g 28.13g Poppy seed
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 347mg Poppy seed
Calcium 1045mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Potassium 132mg 719mg Poppy seed
Iron 0.63mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Sugar 2.26g 2.99g American cheese
Fiber 0g 19.5g Poppy seed
Copper 0.046mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Zinc 2.49mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 641mg 870mg Poppy seed
Sodium 1671mg 26mg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 945IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 20.2µg 13.5µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.1mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.896mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.324mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg American cheese
Folate 8µg 82µg Poppy seed
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Poppy seed
Choline 36.2mg 8.8mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 4.517g Poppy seed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 5.982g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 28.569g Poppy seed
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.184mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.686mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.819mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.321mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.952mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.758mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 1.095mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.471mg American cheese
Fructose 0g 0.29g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.273g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Poppy seed
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
31%
American cheese
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.