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American cheese vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Quinoa

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Quinoa is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 103% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Quinoa, cooked.

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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
4
:
6
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +6047.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.7%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Selenium +621.4%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Contains more Manganese +1439%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +6047.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.7%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Selenium +621.4%
Contains more Iron +136.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Contains more Manganese +1439%

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
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +18800%
Contains more Vitamin E +27%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +425%
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +18800%
Contains more Vitamin E +27%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +312%
Contains more Fats +1555.7%
Contains more Other +779.2%
Contains more Carbs +475.7%
Contains more Water +80.8%
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
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +312%
Contains more Fats +1555.7%
Contains more Other +779.2%
Contains more Carbs +475.7%
Contains more Water +80.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1459.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1459.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
Quinoa
100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 18.13g 4.4g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 1.92g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 371kcal 120kcal American cheese
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 2.26g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 1045mg 17mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 26mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 641mg 152mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 1671mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 2.49mg 1.09mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.041mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 20.2µg 2.8µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 5IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.63mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.11mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 8µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.052mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.131mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.157mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.261mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.239mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.096mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.185mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.185mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.127mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 1.144g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.015g Quinoa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.528g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.078g 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 Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.