Pecan vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pecan and American cheese
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, American cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2 and phosphorus.
- Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 194% more than American cheese.
- Pecan has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of American cheese is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pecans 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 | +365.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2508.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10875.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1392.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +431.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1435.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +274.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1025.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +357.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | -65.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +395.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1580.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.041mg | 194% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 1.286g | 136% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.046mg | 128% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 1045mg | 98% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 8.236g | 81% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1671mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 31.79g | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 18.057g | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.015mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 641mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 0g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 20.2µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 250µg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.63mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 26mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 2.49mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 18.13g | 18% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 371kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.054mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.403mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.234mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 132mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 3.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 36.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0g | 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 | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 1671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.