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Peanut vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peanut and American cheese

  • Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Peanut covers your daily Copper needs 122% more than American cheese.
  • American cheese has 159 times less Vitamin B3 than Peanut. Peanut has 12.066mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Peanut contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, 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.
Contains more Iron +627%
Contains more Magnesium +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +434.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +2387%
Contains more Manganese +4617.1%
Contains more Calcium +1035.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +180.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +627%
Contains more Magnesium +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +434.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +2387%
Contains more Manganese +4617.1%
Contains more Calcium +1035.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +180.6%

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin E +941.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
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 E +941.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15776.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Carbs +335.9%
Contains more Water +509.4%
Contains more Other +190.6%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 Protein +42.3%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Carbs +335.9%
Contains more Water +509.4%
Contains more Other +190.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.8%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 3.7g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 18.13g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 31.79g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 3.7g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 371kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 4.58mg 0.63mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 26mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 705mg 132mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 1671mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 2.49mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.046mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.041mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.8mg Peanut
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.015mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.076mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.403mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.054mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 8µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.232mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.772mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.672mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.926mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.317mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.939mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.652mg 0.546mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 18.057g Peanut
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 24.426g 8.236g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.286g Peanut
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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Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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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