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

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What are the main differences between Greek yogurt and American cheese?

  • Greek yogurt has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron than American cheese.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 95% higher.
  • Greek yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this comparison.

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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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
8
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +945%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.8%
Contains more Zinc +378.8%
Contains more Copper +170.6%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Selenium +108.2%
Equal in Potassium - 132
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +945%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.8%
Contains more Zinc +378.8%
Contains more Copper +170.6%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Selenium +108.2%
Equal in Potassium - 132

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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
4
:
7
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Water +105.3%
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Fats +535.8%
Contains more Other +840.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.7
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 Water +105.3%
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Fats +535.8%
Contains more Other +840.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.2%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 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 -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 3.7g Greek yogurt
Protein 9g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 5g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 3.98g 3.7g Greek yogurt
Calories 97kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 4g 2.26g American cheese
Calcium 100mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 11mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 135mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 141mg 132mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 1671mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.017mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 15IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.234mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.076mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.054mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 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 13mg 100mg Greek yogurt
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 18.057g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt American 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
17%
Greek yogurt
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1636mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.