American cheese vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between American cheese and noodles
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc, while noodles has more vitamin B1 and folate.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 103% more than noodles.
- American cheese contains 334 times more sodium than noodles. While American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, noodles contains only 5mg.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of noodles is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8608.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +247.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +743.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +668.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +4066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1826.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2632.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
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:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +299.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1435.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1254% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +580% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71% |
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
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1317.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.3 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 12mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 76mg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 0.419g | 80% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 5mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.09µg | 59% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 2.07g | 46% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 4.54g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 6µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 29mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.289mg | 23% |
| Folate | 8µg | 84µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 0.581g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.65mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 2.077mg | 13% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 138kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.315mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.47mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.136mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 23.9µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 25.16g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.098mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.552g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.263mg | 3% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 25.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 4IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.121mg | 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 |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.638g)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.