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American cheese vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and soy milk

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in American cheese is higher than in soy milk.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 102% more than soy milk.
  • The amount of cholesterol in soy milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.

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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 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4080%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1975%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1132.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +320.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +443.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg

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%
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% 0% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.373mg

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
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +454.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1716.6%
Contains more OtherOther +941.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.7%
Contains more WaterWater +122.3%

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
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1953.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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 Soy milk
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Soy milk DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 25mg 102%
Phosphorus 641mg 52mg 84%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.205g 81%
Sodium 1671mg 51mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fats 31.79g 1.75g 46%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Protein 18.13g 3.27g 30%
Selenium 20.2µg 4.8µg 28%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.12mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.401g 20%
Calories 371kcal 54kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.069mg 13%
Copper 0.046mg 0.128mg 9%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.223mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.513mg 3%
Folate 8µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 36.2mg 23.6mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.961g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.077mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.373mg 1%
Carbs 3.7g 6.28g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 5.68g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Potassium 132mg 118mg 0%
Iron 0.63mg 0.64mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g 3.99g N/A
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.108mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.186mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.113mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.117mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.061mg 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 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 Soy milk
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
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.