American cheese vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and English muffin
- American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, English muffin has more Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 99% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
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Calcium
+1909.6%
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Magnesium
+23.8%
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Phosphorus
+382%
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Zinc
+255.7%
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Iron
+41.3%
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Sodium
-72.2%
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Copper
+180.4%
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Manganese
+770.7%
Equal in Potassium - 131
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Calcium
+1909.6%
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Magnesium
+23.8%
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Phosphorus
+382%
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Zinc
+255.7%
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Iron
+41.3%
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Sodium
-72.2%
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Copper
+180.4%
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Manganese
+770.7%
Equal in Potassium - 131
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+51.9%
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Vitamin B6
+25.6%
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Vitamin B12
+3650%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1106.7%
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Vitamin B3
+1960.5%
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Vitamin B5
+10.7%
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Folate
+362.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+51.9%
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Vitamin B6
+25.6%
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Vitamin B12
+3650%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1106.7%
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Vitamin B3
+1960.5%
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Vitamin B5
+10.7%
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Folate
+362.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+135.5%
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Fats
+1666.1%
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Other
+182.1%
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Carbs
+1143.2%
Equal in Water - 42.1
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
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6.77 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
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2.4 g
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Protein
+135.5%
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Fats
+1666.1%
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+182.1%
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Carbs
+1143.2%
Equal in Water - 42.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2627.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2627.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.7g | 43.3g |
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| Protein | 18.13g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 31.79g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 3.7g | 46g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 235kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.26g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 641mg | 133mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 131mg |
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| Sodium | 1671mg | 464mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 945IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 250µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.17mg |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.144g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.057g | 0.259g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.236g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.888g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 1207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.798g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.