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American cheese vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and Tuna Bluefin

  • American cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 391% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 105 times less Calcium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1045mg of Calcium, while Tuna Bluefin contains 10mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tuna Bluefin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
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6
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +10350%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.4%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +139.1%
Contains more Selenium +131.7%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +10350%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.4%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +139.1%
Contains more Selenium +131.7%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
7
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +872.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625.3%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13768.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +872.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
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2
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Fats +406.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Water +49.2%
American cheese
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
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +406.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Water +49.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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2
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.4%

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 Tuna Bluefin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 31.79g 6.28g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 0g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 184kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g Tuna Bluefin
Calcium 1045mg 10mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 26mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 641mg 326mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 1671mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 2.49mg 0.77mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.041mg 0.02mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 945IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 8µg 2µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.772mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 1.716mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.516mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.475mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.187mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.546mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 100mg 49mg Tuna Bluefin
Trans Fat 1.144g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 18.057g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 2.053g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.844g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
American cheese
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1621mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.