Parmesan vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Parmesan and American cheese
- Parmesan has more Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, American cheese is higher in Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Parmesan covers your daily Selenium needs 26% more than American cheese.
- American cheese contains 2 times less Zinc than Parmesan. Parmesan contains 4.2mg of Zinc, while American cheese contains 2.49mg.
- American cheese has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, grated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.9% |
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Other
~6.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
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 | -14.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.286g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
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Sucrose:
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Glucose:
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Fructose:
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Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +57.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 18.13g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 31.79g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 3.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 1045mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 132mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 2.26g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 641mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 1671mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 945IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 250µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g | 1.144g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 18.057g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 8.236g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 1.286g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.772mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0.939mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.546mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
American cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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