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American cheese vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between American cheese and Turnip?

  • American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 102% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turnip is lower.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Turnips, raw types 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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
4
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Calcium +3383.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2274.1%
Contains more Zinc +822.2%
Contains more Selenium +2785.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +226.8%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3383.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2274.1%
Contains more Zinc +822.2%
Contains more Selenium +2785.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Manganese +226.8%

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
7
:
5
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
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%
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +1914.4%
Contains more Fats +31690%
Contains more Other +867.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Water +131.9%
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
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +1914.4%
Contains more Fats +31690%
Contains more Other +867.1%
Contains more Carbs +73.8%
Contains more Water +131.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2326.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2326.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Turnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 18.13g 0.9g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.1g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 371kcal 28kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 3.8g American cheese
Fiber 0g 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 1045mg 30mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.3mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 11mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 27mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 1671mg 67mg Turnip
Zinc 2.49mg 0.27mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.085mg Turnip
Manganese 0.041mg 0.134mg Turnip
Selenium 20.2µg 0.7µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.03mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.03mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.4mg Turnip
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.2mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 8µg 15µg Turnip
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.009mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.025mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.036mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.033mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.036mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.011mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.017mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.03mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.014mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Turnip
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Turnip
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.011g Turnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.006g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.053g American cheese
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 Turnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1604mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.