American cheese vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and cereal
- American cheese has more calcium and phosphorus, while cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 523% higher.
- Cereal contains 105 times less calcium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1045mg of calcium, while cereal contains 10mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cereal is lower.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +732.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5306.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1826.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1553.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38873.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10985.2% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2843.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +947.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2247.3% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3937.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 6.288mg | 523% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 5.986mg | 456% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 34.06mg | 418% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 3.87mg | 280% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 29.62mg | 185% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 10mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 77mg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 0.26g | 81% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 814µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Fats | 31.79g | 1.08g | 47% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 7.6mg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 795mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.79mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 86.85g | 28% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 6.3µg | 25% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 6.06g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 0.204g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.354g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 378kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 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 | 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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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