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American cheese vs. Bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between American cheese and bisque

  • Bisque contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5 than American cheese.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in bisque is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of bisque is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Bisque
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6431.3%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +937.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2570.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.7%

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.
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Bisque
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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 8% 6% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +706%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Bisque
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10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1870.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3016.7%
Contains more OtherOther +424.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.5%
Contains more WaterWater +120.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Bisque
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23% 29% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2841.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Bisque
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Bisque DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 16mg 103%
Phosphorus 641mg 24mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.22g 81%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Sodium 1671mg 424mg 54%
Fats 31.79g 1.02g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Protein 18.13g 0.92g 34%
Cholesterol 100mg 2mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 18µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.28g 20%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.24mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.029mg 16%
Calories 371kcal 50kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.05mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.45g 6%
Magnesium 26mg 4mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.63mg 0.33mg 4%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Carbs 3.7g 9.6g 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.465mg 2%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.027mg 1%
Copper 0.046mg 0.052mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Potassium 132mg 169mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 9.4g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.051mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.018mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Bisque
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
4%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bisque
Bisque contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.