American cheese vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and beef broiled
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
- Beef broiled contains 105 times less vitamin A than American cheese. American cheese contains 945IU of vitamin A, while beef broiled contains 9IU.
- The amount of sodium in beef broiled is lower.
- Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef broiled is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5705.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +312.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6976.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +607.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +895.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 18mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 72mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 198mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 5.895g | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.64µg | 48% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 6.31mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 5.378mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 3µg | 27% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 15.41g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.382mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.6mg | 25% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 25.93g | 16% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 82.4mg | 8% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 250kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.484g | 5% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 318mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.658mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.176mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 6.668g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 21.5µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.572g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.54mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
33%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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