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Edible mushroom vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edible mushroom and American cheese

  • Edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 104% more than edible mushroom.
  • Edible mushroom contains 47 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. While edible mushroom contains 3.607mg of vitamin B3, American cheese contains only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of sodium in edible mushroom is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +591.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34733.3%
Contains more IronIron +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +645.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.2%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4646.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +133.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +486.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +687.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +703.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~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.
Edible mushroom American 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 3mg 1045mg 104%
Saturated fat 0.05g 18.057g 82%
Phosphorus 86mg 641mg 79%
Sodium 5mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.5µg 61%
Fats 0.34g 31.79g 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Protein 3.09g 18.13g 30%
Copper 0.318mg 0.046mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.403mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.076mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.236g 21%
Selenium 9.3µg 20.2µg 20%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.49mg 18%
Calories 22kcal 371kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.234mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.286g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.8mg 5%
Potassium 318mg 132mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.054mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 36.2mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 23IU 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 17µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 3.26g 3.7g 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 2.26g N/A
Manganese 0.047mg 0.041mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.546mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 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 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom American 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
26%
Edible mushroom
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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