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Smoothie vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Smoothie and American cheese

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 100% more than Smoothie.
  • American cheese contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
1
:
9
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +2448.8%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Smoothie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +2448.8%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Potassium +450%

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.
Smoothie
Smoothie
3
:
9
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Smoothie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
American cheese
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoothie
Smoothie
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Contains more Water +127.9%
Contains more Protein +1386.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1891.2%
Smoothie
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
American cheese
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 Carbs +120.5%
Contains more Water +127.9%
Contains more Protein +1386.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1891.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 3.7g Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 0g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 8.16g 3.7g Smoothie
Calories 37kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 7.35g 2.26g American cheese
Calcium 41mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.15mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg American cheese
Potassium 24mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 29mg 1671mg Smoothie
Zinc 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 408IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.015mg American cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.076mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.054mg Smoothie
Folate 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Smoothie
Trans Fat 0g 1.144g Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 18.057g Smoothie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g American cheese
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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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
14%
Smoothie
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1642mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.