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Wheat Bread vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat Bread and Cheddar Cheese

  • Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 89% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 106 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheddar Cheese. Wheat Bread contains 6.25mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • Wheat Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Contains more Iron +2821.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Contains more Selenium +17.2%
Contains more Calcium +330.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Equal in Sodium - 653
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2821.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +5000%
Contains more Selenium +17.2%
Contains more Calcium +330.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Equal in Sodium - 653

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1704.9%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +680.1%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Contains more Other +33.9%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
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 Carbs +1704.9%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +680.1%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Contains more Other +33.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +807.4%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +807.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Bread Cheddar 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 3.09g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 4.27g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 55.77g 3.09g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 6.42g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 4.7g 0g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 4.09mg 0.14mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 27mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 223mg 76mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 653mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 1.47mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.198mg 0.03mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.027mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 28.5µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.029mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 0.059mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.41mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.066mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 27µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.4µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.299mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.461mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.215mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.105mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.31mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.15mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.917g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 18.867g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 1.421g Wheat Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat Bread Cheddar Cheese
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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
38%
Wheat Bread
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.878g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Cheddar 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.

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