American cheese vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and white chocolate
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc; however, white chocolate is richer in vitamin K.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 85% more than white chocolate.
- White chocolate has 32 times less vitamin A than American cheese. American cheese has 945IU of vitamin A, while white chocolate has 30IU.
- White chocolate contains less sodium.
- White chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white chocolate is 41, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +412.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +348.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +2677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +880.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2946.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1501.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~32.09g
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~19.412g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 199mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 90mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 176mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.56µg | 39% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 4.5µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 9µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 21mg | 26% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 5.87g | 25% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 59.24g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.74mg | 16% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 539kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 19.412g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 9.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.608mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 9.097g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.013g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 29.5mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 32.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 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 |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1581mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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