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Sugar substitute vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sugar substitute and American cheese

  • Sugar substitute has less Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 90% more.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +7912.5%
Contains more Potassium +238.5%
Contains more Zinc +6125%
Contains more Copper +557.1%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 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 -65.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +7912.5%
Contains more Potassium +238.5%
Contains more Zinc +6125%
Contains more Copper +557.1%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
0
:
11
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 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 B2 +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +2191.1%
Contains more Protein +780.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +333.4%
Contains more Other +68%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +2191.1%
Contains more Protein +780.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +333.4%
Contains more Other +68%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Sugar substitute
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
American cheese
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute 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 Sugar substitute American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 3.7g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 0g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 84.77g 3.7g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 371kcal American cheese
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.16mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 6mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 8mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 39mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 572mg 1671mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 0.04mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.007mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 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 B1 0.015mg 0.015mg
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 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 100mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 1.144g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 18.057g Sugar substitute
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

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.