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Frozen yogurt vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Frozen yogurt and American cheese different?

  • Frozen yogurt is richer in Copper, while American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • American cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 89% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 4 times more Copper than American cheese. Frozen yogurt contains 0.203mg of Copper, while American cheese contains 0.046mg.
  • Frozen yogurt is lower in Sodium.

Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.

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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.
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
4
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6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +341.3%
Contains more Calcium +557.2%
Contains more Iron +1475%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.9%
Contains more Zinc +408.2%
Contains more Selenium +621.4%
Frozen yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +341.3%
Contains more Calcium +557.2%
Contains more Iron +1475%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.9%
Contains more Zinc +408.2%
Contains more Selenium +621.4%

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.
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
4
:
9
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +5458.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Choline +1067.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 3% 10% 42% 4% 0% 10% 9% 62% 2% 1%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 20% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +5458.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Choline +1067.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +432.4%
Contains more Water +85.6%
Contains more Protein +312%
Contains more Fats +3873.8%
Contains more Other +323.1%
Frozen yogurt
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
American cheese
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 Carbs +432.4%
Contains more Water +85.6%
Contains more Protein +312%
Contains more Fats +3873.8%
Contains more Other +323.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
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2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3917.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4186.7%
Frozen yogurt
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3917.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4186.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frozen yogurt American cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 17.7g 3.7g Frozen yogurt
Protein 4.4g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 0.8g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 19.7g 3.7g Frozen yogurt
Calories 104kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 12.61g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 2g 0g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 159mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.04mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 129mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 339mg 132mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 81mg 1671mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.49mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.203mg 0.046mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 2.8µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 17IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.015mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.076mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 12µg 8µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 1.5µg American cheese
Choline 3.1mg 36.2mg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 4mg 100mg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 1.144g Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.488g 18.057g Frozen yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.03g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
11%
Frozen yogurt
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Frozen yogurt
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1590mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American 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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173464/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.