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American cheese vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and raisins

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while raisins have more copper.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 100% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in raisins is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of raisins is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Raisins, seedless.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1990%
Contains more ZincZinc +1031.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +534.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467.4%
Contains more IronIron +198.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +591.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +629.3%

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%
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +907.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.6%

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
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +490.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6810.9%
Contains more WaterWater +156.7%
Contains more OtherOther +264%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2040%

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
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16049%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3375.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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
Raisin
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4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Raisin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Raisin DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 50mg 100%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.058g 82%
Phosphorus 641mg 101mg 77%
Sodium 1671mg 11mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 0.46g 48%
Fructose 0g 29.68g 37%
Selenium 20.2µg 0.6µg 36%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 3.07g 30%
Copper 0.046mg 0.318mg 30%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Carbs 3.7g 79.18g 25%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.22mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.051g 20%
Potassium 132mg 749mg 18%
Iron 0.63mg 1.88mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.299mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.174mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.037g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.106mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.125mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.095mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.12mg 5%
Choline 36.2mg 11.1mg 5%
Calories 371kcal 299kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.766mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.5µg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 75.48g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 59.19g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 1660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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