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Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor and cheese?

  • Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is higher in iron and vitamin B3; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 68% more.
  • Cheese contains 80 times less vitamin B3 than snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor. Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor contains 4.706mg of vitamin B3, while cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor has less saturated fat.

We used Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor and Cheese, cheddar types 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 12% 17% 16% 95% 11% 11% 57% 123% 7.6% 44%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.5%
Contains more IronIron +1707.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1167.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +810%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +251.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.03mg

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% 0% 84% 1.5% 40% 37% 88% 59% 18% 60% 3.3% 43% 6.3%
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +488.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 36% 54% 3%
Protein: 5.85 g
Fats: 36.01 g
Carbs: 53.53 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 3.04 g
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1632.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2258%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
~equal in Fats ~33.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.821 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1154.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.246g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 6%
Starch: 46.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +2558.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~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.
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor Cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.821g 1.421g 109%
Calcium 56mg 710mg 65%
Saturated fat 5.36g 18.867g 61%
Phosphorus 133mg 455mg 46%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Selenium 8.1µg 28.5µg 37%
Protein 5.85g 22.87g 34%
Cholesterol 7mg 99mg 31%
Iron 2.53mg 0.14mg 30%
Zinc 0.4mg 3.64mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.706mg 0.059mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 1.1µg 26%
Vitamin E 4.18mg 0.71mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.428mg 21%
Starch 46.8g 19%
Carbs 53.53g 3.09g 17%
Sodium 942mg 653mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.029mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.98mg 0.41mg 11%
Folate 57µg 27µg 8%
Calories 560kcal 404kcal 8%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Fats 36.01g 33.31g 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Potassium 182mg 76mg 3%
Vitamin D 2IU 24IU 3%
Magnesium 17mg 27mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.052g 9.246g 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg 1%
Choline 11.6mg 16.5mg 1%
Net carbs 52.13g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 0.48g N/A
Copper 0.032mg 0.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0.574g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.223mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.369mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.777mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.423mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.221mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.312g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 17.143g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167949/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.