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Corn raw vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn raw and American cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in American cheese is higher than in Corn raw.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 104% more than Corn raw.
  • Corn raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
5
:
5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +297.6%
Contains more Calcium +52150%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Zinc +441.3%
Contains more Selenium +3266.7%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
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 +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +297.6%
Contains more Calcium +52150%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +620.2%
Contains more Zinc +441.3%
Contains more Selenium +3266.7%

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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
6
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin A +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +405.4%
Contains more Water +92%
Contains more Protein +454.4%
Contains more Fats +2254.8%
Contains more Other +974.6%
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 +405.4%
Contains more Water +92%
Contains more Protein +454.4%
Contains more Fats +2254.8%
Contains more Other +974.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1806.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 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 -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1806.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
4
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Corn raw
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
American cheese
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn raw 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 3.7g Corn raw
Protein 3.27g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 1.35g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 18.7g 3.7g Corn raw
Calories 86kcal 371kcal American cheese
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g 0g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 2g 0g Corn raw
Calcium 2mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 270mg 132mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 1671mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.054mg 0.046mg Corn raw
Manganese 0.163mg 0.041mg Corn raw
Selenium 0.6µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 187IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.015mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.076mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.403mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.054mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg 8µg Corn raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.129mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.348mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.137mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.067mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.185mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.089mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 18.057g Corn raw
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 0.432g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw 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
18%
Corn raw
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1656mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.