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Chowder vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chowder and Cheddar Cheese

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer than Chowder in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 86% higher.
  • Chowder contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 less Sodium -54.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%

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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Equal in Vitamin A - 1242
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +637.7%
Contains more Fats +428.7%
Contains more Other +271%
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
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
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +637.7%
Contains more Fats +428.7%
Contains more Other +271%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +628%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chowder Cheddar Cheese
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 3.09g Chowder
Protein 3.1g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 6.3g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 7.5g 3.09g Chowder
Calories 99kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 0g Chowder
Calcium 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 299mg 653mg Chowder
Zinc 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1150IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 11mg 99mg Chowder
Trans Fat 0.917g Chowder
Saturated Fat 1.75g 18.867g Chowder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 1.421g Chowder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chowder Cheddar Cheese
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
6%
Chowder
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.