Caraway cheese vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between caraway cheese and American cheese
- Caraway cheese has more vitamin B2, while American cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 51% higher.
- American cheese contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than caraway cheese. Caraway cheese contains 0.45mg of vitamin B2, while American cheese contains 0.234mg.
- The amount of sodium in caraway cheese is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, caraway and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +455.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.18 g
Fats:
29.2 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
39.28 g
Other:
3.28 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.79g
~equal in
Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.057g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.236g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 1.5µg | 51% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 1671mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 673mg | 1045mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 641mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.45mg | 0.234mg | 17% |
| Protein | 25.18g | 18.13g | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 2.94mg | 2.49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.403mg | 4% |
| Fats | 29.2g | 31.79g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 18.584g | 18.057g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.024mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 250µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.18mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Calories | 376kcal | 371kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.06g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.275g | 8.236g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.324mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.896mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.563mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.412mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.095mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.659mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.326mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.682mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.884mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | 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
22%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 981mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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