Cheese vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cheese and Mayonnaise
- Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mayonnaise is 134% higher.
- Cheese contains 89 times more Calcium than Mayonnaise. Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, while Mayonnaise contains 8mg.
- Mayonnaise contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.
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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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2600% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8775% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +57.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2326.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2066.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +285.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1139.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +50% |
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 AVitamin A | +1810.8% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2152.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +725% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +816.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +362% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6691.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +107.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2282.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +442.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +71% |
Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +124.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +82.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3045% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +550% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 404kcal | 680kcal | |
Protein | 22.87g | 0.96g | |
Fats | 33.31g | 74.85g | |
Net carbs | 3.09g | 0.57g | |
Carbs | 3.09g | 0.57g | |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 42mg | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 7IU | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 1mg | |
Calcium | 710mg | 8mg | |
Potassium | 76mg | 20mg | |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.21mg | |
Sugar | 0.48g | 0.57g | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.019mg | |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.15mg | |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 21mg | |
Sodium | 653mg | 635mg | |
Vitamin A | 1242IU | 65IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 16µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 3.28mg | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.007mg | |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 2.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.01mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.019mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.172mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.008mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.12µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 163µg | |
Folate | 27µg | 5µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | 0.187g | |
Choline | 16.5mg | 34.2mg | |
Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 11.703g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 16.843g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 44.69g | |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.017mg | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.055mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.065mg | |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.095mg | |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.072mg | |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.035mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.057mg | |
Valine | 1.404mg | 0.074mg | |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.026mg | |
Fructose | 0g | 0.05g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | ||
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.03g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g |
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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
33%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins