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American cheese vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and focaccia?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet focaccia is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 101% higher.
  • Focaccia contains less cholesterol.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index than focaccia.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2885.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27%
Contains more IronIron +401.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +787.8%

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.
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%
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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1148.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1625%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.7%
Contains more FatsFats +302.9%
Contains more OtherOther +320.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +868.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Focaccia DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 35mg 101%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.877g 78%
Phosphorus 641mg 128mg 73%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Sodium 1671mg 561mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.47mg 38%
Fats 31.79g 7.89g 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Folate 8µg 138µg 33%
Iron 0.63mg 3.16mg 32%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 3.67mg 22%
Protein 18.13g 8.77g 19%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.364mg 14%
Carbs 3.7g 35.82g 11%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.33mg 11%
Selenium 20.2µg 15.9µg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Choline 36.2mg 2.9mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 5.67g 6%
Calories 371kcal 249kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.645mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.113mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.301mg 5%
Copper 0.046mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.42mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.994g 2%
Potassium 132mg 114mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 1.75g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.