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Ice cream sundae cone vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream sundae cone and American cheese

  • Ice cream sundae cone has more Vitamin B3, however, American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 99% higher.
  • American cheese has 15 times less Vitamin B3 than Ice cream sundae cone. Ice cream sundae cone has 1.111mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream sundae cone 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.
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone
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6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +112.2%
Contains more Calcium +1641.7%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +400.8%
Contains more Zinc +344.6%
Contains more Selenium +778.3%
Ice cream sundae cone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 14% 15% 55% 18% 15% 16% 28% 12% 13%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +112.2%
Contains more Calcium +1641.7%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +400.8%
Contains more Zinc +344.6%
Contains more Selenium +778.3%

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.
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone
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8
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1361.8%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 3% 3% 0% 23% 50% 21% 22% 12% 15% 44% 2%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1361.8%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone
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American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +680.8%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Protein +504.3%
Contains more Fats +127.1%
Contains more Other +746.3%
Ice cream sundae cone
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 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 +680.8%
Contains more Water +34.6%
Contains more Protein +504.3%
Contains more Fats +127.1%
Contains more Other +746.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone
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American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Ice cream sundae cone
52% 34% 14%
Saturated Fat: 2.717 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.747 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 -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sundae cone 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sundae cone American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 27.89g 3.7g Ice cream sundae cone
Protein 3g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 14g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 28.89g 3.7g Ice cream sundae cone
Calories 254kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 21.26g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Ice cream sundae cone
Calcium 60mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.36mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 20mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 128mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 204mg 132mg Ice cream sundae cone
Sodium 115mg 1671mg Ice cream sundae cone
Zinc 0.56mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.082mg 0.046mg Ice cream sundae cone
Manganese 0.087mg 0.041mg Ice cream sundae cone
Selenium 2.3µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 410IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 117µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 4IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.111mg 0.076mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B5 0.356mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 19µg 8µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.022mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.058mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.016mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.015mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.035mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.018mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 15mg 100mg Ice cream sundae cone
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Ice cream sundae cone
Saturated Fat 2.717g 18.057g Ice cream sundae cone
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 1.775g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.747g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sundae cone 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
18%
Ice cream sundae cone
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Ice cream sundae cone
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone contains less Sodium (difference - 1556mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 19g)
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. Ice cream sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/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.