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American cheese vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between American cheese and Dough

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Dough has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 99% more.
  • Dough is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
6
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +1909.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +139.4%
Contains more Iron +520.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +1307.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.6%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +1909.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +139.4%
Contains more Iron +520.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +1307.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.6%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
6
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +94400%
Contains more Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +1437.5%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +94400%
Contains more Vitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +1437.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +1213.6%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +247.2%
Contains more Carbs +1302.2%
American cheese
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +1213.6%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +247.2%
Contains more Carbs +1302.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2175.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2175.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
4
Dough
Dough
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Dough
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 American cheese Dough Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 49.68g Dough
Protein 18.13g 10.75g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 2.42g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 51.88g Dough
Calories 371kcal 272kcal American cheese
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0g 0.51g Dough
Sugar 2.26g 4.62g American cheese
Fiber 0g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 1045mg 52mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 641mg 105mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 117mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 602mg Dough
Zinc 2.49mg 1.04mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.041mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 20.2µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 945IU 1IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.21mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 8µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.7µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 1.144g 0.005g Dough
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.362g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.855g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.788g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.063g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Dough
Low Fats diet ok
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
32%
American cheese
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 1069mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.