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Baby food vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baby food and Cheddar Cheese

  • Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Fiber, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Iron +33828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +270.4%
Contains more Potassium +475%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1013.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Selenium - 28.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +33828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +270.4%
Contains more Potassium +475%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1013.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Selenium - 28.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58737.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58737.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6110%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2275.4%
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Fats +657%
Contains more Water +452.5%
Contains more Other +12.4%
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
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 Carbs +2275.4%
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Fats +657%
Contains more Water +452.5%
Contains more Other +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +666.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 3.09g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 4.4g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 73.4g 3.09g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.87g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 710mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.14mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 27mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 437mg 76mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 653mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.334mg 0.03mg Baby food
Manganese 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 25.9µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 20IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.71mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
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
Folate 43µg 27µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.4mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.041mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.404mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.24mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.653mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.286mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.917g Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 18.867g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.421g Baby food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Cheddar Cheese
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
176%
Baby food
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
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. Cheddar 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.