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Cheddar Cheese vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Minestrone different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Magnesium than Minestrone.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 93% higher.
  • Minestrone has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cheddar and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +4971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1878.3%
Contains more Zinc +1074.2%
Contains more Iron +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +463%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +1878.3%
Contains more Zinc +1074.2%
Contains more Iron +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +463%

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 A +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +562.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1192.1%
Contains more Fats +3102.9%
Contains more Other +209.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Water +146.7%
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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1192.1%
Contains more Fats +3102.9%
Contains more Other +209.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Water +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3088.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3088.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 22.87g 1.77g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 1.04g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 404kcal 34kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Minestrone
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 710mg 14mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 27mg 3mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 653mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 3.64mg 0.31mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.027mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 970IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 49µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.022mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.018mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.041mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 15µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.043mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.054mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.098mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.076mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.018mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.064mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.917g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.23g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.29g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.46g Cheddar Cheese
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
Cheddar Cheese Minestrone
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.