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American cheese vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and Watermelon different?

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Watermelon.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 104% higher.
  • Watermelon has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Watermelon, raw are the varieties used 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
9
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Calcium +14828.6%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +5727.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +2390%
Contains more Selenium +4950%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Watermelon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +14828.6%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +5727.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +2390%
Contains more Selenium +4950%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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
9
:
3
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Vitamin A +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.2%
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%
Watermelon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
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2
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Protein +2872.1%
Contains more Fats +21093.3%
Contains more Other +2720.8%
Contains more Carbs +104.1%
Contains more Water +130.9%
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
Watermelon
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +2872.1%
Contains more Fats +21093.3%
Contains more Other +2720.8%
Contains more Carbs +104.1%
Contains more Water +130.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22159.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2472%
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
Watermelon
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22159.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2472%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
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4
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
American cheese
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
Watermelon
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Watermelon
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 7.15g Watermelon
Protein 18.13g 0.61g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.15g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 7.55g Watermelon
Calories 371kcal 30kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 2.26g 6.2g American cheese
Fiber 0g 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 1045mg 7mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.24mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 10mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 11mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 112mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 2.49mg 0.1mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.038mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 0.4µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 569IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 28µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.05mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.021mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.221mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.045mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 3µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.007mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.027mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.019mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.018mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.062mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.006mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.015mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.016mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.006mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Watermelon
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Watermelon
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.016g Watermelon
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 0.037g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.05g 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 Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.