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Mayonnaise vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mayonnaise and American cheese different?

  • Mayonnaise is richer in vitamin K, while American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need for vitamin K, 134% more than American cheese.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 -62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12962.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +560%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2952.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +485.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +778.3%

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.
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% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 EVitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6169.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~36.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +135.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1788.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +549.1%
Contains more WaterWater +83%
Contains more OtherOther +243.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 -35.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3375.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 5%
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in 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.
Mayonnaise 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 Mayonnaise American cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 1.286g 289%
Vitamin K 163µg 2.6µg 134%
Calcium 8mg 1045mg 104%
Phosphorus 21mg 641mg 89%
Fats 74.85g 31.79g 66%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.5µg 58%
Sodium 635mg 1671mg 45%
Protein 0.96g 18.13g 34%
Selenium 2.3µg 20.2µg 33%
Saturated fat 11.703g 18.057g 29%
Vitamin A 16µg 250µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 16.843g 8.236g 22%
Zinc 0.15mg 2.49mg 21%
Cholesterol 42mg 100mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.234mg 17%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.8mg 17%
Calories 680kcal 371kcal 15%
Magnesium 1mg 26mg 6%
Iron 0.21mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.403mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.054mg 4%
Copper 0.019mg 0.046mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin D 7IU 23IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg 2%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.041mg 1%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 0.57g 3.7g 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 0.187g 1.144g N/A
Choline 34.2mg 36.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.546mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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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