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Minestrone vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between minestrone and American cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B5 in American cheese is higher than in minestrone.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 103% more than minestrone.
  • The amount of sodium in minestrone is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7364.3%
Contains more IronIron +65.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +703.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2687%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more WaterWater +130.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +924.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2956.7%
Contains more OtherOther +464.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2740%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 14mg 1045mg 103%
Phosphorus 23mg 641mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.23g 18.057g 81%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Sodium 254mg 1671mg 62%
Fats 1.04g 31.79g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Cholesterol 1mg 100mg 33%
Protein 1.77g 18.13g 33%
Vitamin A 49µg 250µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 8.236g 20%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.49mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.234mg 17%
Calories 34kcal 371kcal 17%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 1.286g 6%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.041mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.403mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.076mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.015mg 1%
Copper 0.051mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 4.66g 3.7g 0%
Net carbs 4.26g 3.7g N/A
Potassium 130mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Minestrone
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.

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