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Quince vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are quince and American cheese different?

  • Quince is higher in vitamin C; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 103% higher.
  • Quince has less sodium.

Quinces, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9400%
Contains more ZincZinc +6125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3670.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3266.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.63mg

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.
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +313.5%
Contains more WaterWater +111.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4432.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31690%
Contains more OtherOther +1592.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22777.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2472%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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 Quince American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 11mg 1045mg 103%
Phosphorus 17mg 641mg 89%
Saturated fat 0.01g 18.057g 82%
Sodium 4mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.1g 31.79g 49%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.2µg 36%
Protein 0.4g 18.13g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 2µg 250µg 28%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.49mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 8.236g 21%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.234mg 16%
Calories 57kcal 371kcal 16%
Copper 0.13mg 0.046mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.286g 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.403mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Carbs 15.3g 3.7g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Potassium 197mg 132mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.076mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 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
Quince 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
6%
Quince
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.