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Marble cake vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marble cake and American cheese

  • Marble cake has more Vitamin B1, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 97% more than Marble cake.
  • American cheese has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Marble cake. Marble cake has 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
  • Marble cake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Copper +193.5%
Contains more Manganese +239%
Contains more Calcium +1275%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.1%
Contains more Zinc +611.4%
Contains more Selenium +676.9%
Equal in Potassium - 132
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Copper +193.5%
Contains more Manganese +239%
Contains more Calcium +1275%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.1%
Contains more Zinc +611.4%
Contains more Selenium +676.9%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1934.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1934.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2048.6%
Contains more Protein +433.2%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Water +1177.7%
Contains more Other +194.3%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Carbs +2048.6%
Contains more Protein +433.2%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Water +1177.7%
Contains more Other +194.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake 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 Marble cake American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 3.7g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 11.7g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 79.5g 3.7g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 371kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 2.9g 0g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 1.62mg 0.63mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 275mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 123mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 519mg 1671mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.135mg 0.046mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.041mg Marble cake
Selenium 2.6µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 2IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.8mg Marble cake
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.015mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.076mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 36µg 8µg Marble cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.6µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.105mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.22mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.133mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.049mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.164mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.065mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Marble cake
Trans Fat 1.144g Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 18.057g Marble cake
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 4.75g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 1.286g Marble cake
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
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.45g)
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. 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.