American cheese vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and mayonnaise different?
- American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K.
- Mayonnaise covers your daily need for vitamin K, 134% more than American cheese.
- American cheese contains 131 times more calcium than mayonnaise. American cheese contains 1045mg of calcium, while mayonnaise contains 8mg.
- Mayonnaise is lower in sodium.
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12962.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1560% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2952.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +485.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +778.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6169.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1788.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +549.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3375.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 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 | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 44.69g | 289% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 163µg | 134% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 8mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 21mg | 89% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 74.85g | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.12µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 635mg | 45% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 0.96g | 34% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 2.3µg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 11.703g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 16µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 16.843g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.15mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 42mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.019mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 3.28mg | 17% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 680kcal | 15% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.172mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.008mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 7IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.187g | N/A |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 34.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 5.331g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 38.942g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins