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Chowder vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chowder and Cheese

  • Cheese is richer than Chowder in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Cheese
Cheese
9
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cheese
Cheese
11
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1242IU

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
Cheese
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Cheese Opinion
Calories 99kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 3.1g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 6.3g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 6.6g 3.09g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 3.09g Chowder
Cholesterol 11mg 99mg Chowder
Vitamin D 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg Cheese
Iron 0.14mg Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 0g Chowder
Copper 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg Cheese
Sodium 299mg 653mg Chowder
Vitamin A 1150IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 58µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Chowder
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 1.75g 18.867g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 1.421g Chowder
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
5%
Chowder
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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 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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. 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.