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Cassava vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cassava and American cheese?

  • Cassava is higher in vitamin C, yet American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% more.
  • The amount of sodium in cassava is lower.
  • The glycemic index of American cheese is lower.

We used Cassava, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +836.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6431.3%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +632.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2274.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2785.7%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1023.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +928.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1233.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11253.6%
Contains more OtherOther +991.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10881.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2579.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 16mg 1045mg 103%
Phosphorus 27mg 641mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.074g 18.057g 82%
Sodium 14mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.28g 31.79g 48%
Selenium 0.7µg 20.2µg 35%
Protein 1.36g 18.13g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 1µg 250µg 28%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 8.236g 20%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.49mg 20%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.041mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.234mg 14%
Carbs 38.06g 3.7g 11%
Calories 160kcal 371kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 1.286g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.403mg 6%
Folate 27µg 8µg 5%
Iron 0.27mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.076mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 271mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Choline 23.7mg 36.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.6µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava American 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
14%
Cassava
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.