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Cheese vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and cocktail sauce

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in cheese is higher than in cocktail sauce.
  • Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 94% more than cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Cheese
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2630.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +857.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1416.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1195.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.6%
Contains more IronIron +492.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +270%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +448.1%

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.
Cheese
8
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +810.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1581.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3072.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +813.3%
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%
~equal in Other ~3.7g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0g 86%
Calcium 710mg 26mg 68%
Phosphorus 455mg 30mg 61%
Fats 33.31g 1.05g 50%
Selenium 28.5µg 2.2µg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 1.36g 43%
Vitamin A 330µg 18µg 35%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.38mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.047mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0g 23%
Sodium 653mg 983mg 14%
Calories 404kcal 124kcal 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0g 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg 9%
Iron 0.14mg 0.83mg 9%
Carbs 3.09g 28.22g 8%
Potassium 76mg 309mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.068mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.82mg 5%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.148mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Folate 27µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Magnesium 27mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.08mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg 1%
Choline 16.5mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 11.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Cocktail sauce
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
35%
Cheese
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.