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American cheese vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and broth

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, while broth has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 965% more than American cheese.
  • American cheese contains 473 times more vitamin A than broth. While American cheese contains 945IU of vitamin A, broth contains only 2IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in broth is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +458.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +286.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.6%

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +129%
Contains more WaterWater +1644.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +386.8%
Contains more OtherOther +626.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.4%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 1671mg 23875mg 965%
Calcium 1045mg 187mg 86%
Phosphorus 641mg 166mg 68%
Saturated fat 18.057g 3.43g 66%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.3µg 50%
Cholesterol 100mg 13mg 29%
Fats 31.79g 13.88g 28%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.09mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 4.48g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.43mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.46mg 15%
Selenium 20.2µg 28µg 14%
Choline 36.2mg 114.6mg 14%
Magnesium 26mg 56mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 5.36g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Folate 8µg 32µg 6%
Copper 0.046mg 0mg 5%
Iron 0.63mg 1.03mg 5%
Potassium 132mg 309mg 5%
Carbs 3.7g 18.01g 5%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.15mg 5%
Calories 371kcal 267kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.6mg 4%
Protein 18.13g 16.66g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 17.36g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g 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 Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
American cheese
American cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 22204mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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