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Baby food vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baby food and Cheese

  • Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Fiber, yet Cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Baby food is 592% higher.
  • Baby food contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475%
Contains more IronIron +33828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1013.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
~equal in Calcium ~710mg
~equal in Selenium ~28.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 1.2% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58737.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2275.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +657%
Contains more WaterWater +452.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +666.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baby food Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Cheese Opinion
Calories 379kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 12.2g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 4.4g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Net carbs 65.9g 3.09g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 3.09g Baby food
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 100mg 27mg Baby food
Calcium 733mg 710mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 76mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.14mg Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.03mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 392mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 3mg 653mg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.71mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 25.9µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.029mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.428mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.059mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.41mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.066mg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 43µg 27µg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.917g Baby food
Choline 23.2mg 16.5mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 18.867g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.421g Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.4mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.041mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.404mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.24mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.653mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.286mg 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.