American cheese vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between American cheese and tilsit cheese
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and selenium; however, tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for American cheese is 40% higher.
- Tilsit cheese has 2 times less potassium than American cheese. American cheese has 132mg of potassium, while tilsit cheese has 65mg.
- Tilsit cheese is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, tilsit.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +49.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
24.41 g
Fats:
25.98 g
Carbs:
1.88 g
Water:
42.86 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
~equal in
Water
~42.86g
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
16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.721 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~16.775g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1671mg | 753mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 700mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.1µg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 500mg | 20% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 24.41g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.359mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 25.98g | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 3.5mg | 9% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 16.775g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.721g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 7.136g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 340kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.346mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 249µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.484mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.548mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.358mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.752mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.704mg | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.