Spread vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spread and American cheese different?
- Spread is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, while American cheese is higher in Phosphorus.
- American cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 92% more than Spread.
- Spread contains 5 times more Vitamin K than American cheese. Spread contains 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while American cheese contains 2.6µg.
- Spread is lower in Sodium.
Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
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Sodium
-54.8%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+1000%
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Sodium
-54.8%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+1000%
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 A
+375%
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Vitamin E
+112.5%
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Vitamin K
+373.1%
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Vitamin A
+375%
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Vitamin E
+112.5%
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Vitamin K
+373.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+104.1%
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Protein
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Fats
+85.9%
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Carbs
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Other
+227.1%
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
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+85.9%
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+227.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+209.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Saturated Fat:
2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.98 g
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+209.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.236
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.7g |
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| Protein | 0g | 18.13g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 31.79g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.7g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 371kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g |
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| Calcium | 1045mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 641mg |
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| Potassium | 12mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 755mg | 1671mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU | 945IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 250µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.772mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 1.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg |
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| Valine | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.546mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g | 1.144g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.22g | 18.057g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 8.236g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 1.286g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
28%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins