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American cheese vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and garlic powder

  • American cheese has more calcium and vitamin B12, while garlic powder has more vitamin B6, iron, copper, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 123% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in garlic powder is lower.
  • Garlic powder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garlic powder is 5, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1222.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +803.8%
Contains more IronIron +796.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1058.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2287.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.3%

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%
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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +947.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2963%
Contains more FolateFolate +487.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.5%

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +4254.8%
Contains more WaterWater +514.1%
Contains more OtherOther +91.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1865.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.55g

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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7061.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +622.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 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 Garlic powder
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Garlic powder DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 1.654mg 123%
Calcium 1045mg 79mg 97%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.249g 81%
Sodium 1671mg 60mg 70%
Iron 0.63mg 5.65mg 63%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Copper 0.046mg 0.533mg 54%
Fats 31.79g 0.73g 48%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.979mg 41%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.435mg 35%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Phosphorus 641mg 414mg 32%
Potassium 132mg 1193mg 31%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Carbs 3.7g 72.73g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.115g 20%
Magnesium 26mg 77mg 12%
Folate 8µg 47µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.178g 7%
Selenium 20.2µg 23.9µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.141mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.743mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 67.5mg 6%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.99mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.796mg 5%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Protein 18.13g 16.55g 3%
Calories 371kcal 331kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.67mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 63.73g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 2.43g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.525mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.012g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.022g 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 Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 1611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/nutrients

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

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