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Palm oil vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between palm oil and cheese

  • Palm oil is richer in vitamin E, yet cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for palm oil is 152% higher.
  • Palm oil contains 22 times more vitamin E than cheese. Palm oil contains 15.94mg of vitamin E, while cheese contains 0.71mg.
  • Cheese contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, palm and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0.38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0% 0.16%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2145.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +200.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 49.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.3 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Palm oil Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 49.3g 18.867g 138%
Fats 100g 33.31g 103%
Vitamin E 15.94mg 0.71mg 102%
Calcium 0mg 710mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 37g 9.246g 69%
Phosphorus 0mg 455mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.3g 1.421g 53%
Selenium 0µg 28.5µg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Protein 0g 22.87g 46%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Zinc 0mg 3.64mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.428mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Sodium 0mg 653mg 28%
Calories 884kcal 404kcal 24%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.41mg 8%
Folate 0µg 27µg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.066mg 5%
Vitamin K 8µg 2.4µg 5%
Choline 0.3mg 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Copper 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg 2%
Potassium 0mg 76mg 2%
Iron 0.01mg 0.14mg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.09g 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Palm oil Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Palm oil
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Palm oil
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 30.433g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.