Colby cheese vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between colby cheese and American cheese
- Colby cheese has more vitamin B2 and zinc; however, American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for American cheese is 46% higher.
- American cheese has 2 times less vitamin B2 than colby cheese. Colby cheese has 0.375mg of vitamin B2, while American cheese has 0.234mg.
- American cheese is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, colby and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.79g
~equal in
Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 604mg | 1671mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 685mg | 1045mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.5µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 457mg | 641mg | 26% |
| Protein | 23.76g | 18.13g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.234mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 20.218g | 18.057g | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.07mg | 2.49mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.403mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.28g | 8.236g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 1.286g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 250µg | 2% |
| Calories | 394kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Fats | 32.11g | 31.79g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.57g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.57g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.52g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.275mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.978mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.586mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.161g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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