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Rum vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rum and American cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in American cheese is higher than in rum.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 105% more than rum.
  • The amount of sodium in rum is lower.
  • Rum has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rum is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof 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.
Rum
Rum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6500%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +3457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg

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.
Rum
Rum
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rum
Rum
2
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 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 WaterWater +68.1%
Contains more OtherOther +393.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 0mg 1045mg 105%
Phosphorus 5mg 641mg 91%
Saturated fat 0g 18.057g 82%
Sodium 1mg 1671mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0g 31.79g 49%
Selenium 0µg 20.2µg 37%
Protein 0g 18.13g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.49mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.236g 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.234mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.286g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.403mg 8%
Choline 0mg 36.2mg 7%
Calories 231kcal 371kcal 7%
Magnesium 0mg 26mg 6%
Iron 0.12mg 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.8mg 5%
Potassium 2mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.015mg 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.041mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.7g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.26g N/A
Copper 0.05mg 0.046mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rum 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
0%
Rum
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Rum
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rum
Rum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 1670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.