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American cheese vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and pancake?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, yet pancake is richer in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 83% higher.
  • American cheese has 9 times more saturated fat than pancake. American cheese has 18.057g of saturated fat, while pancake has 2.122g.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index than pancake.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +377.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.6%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.8%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +363%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1961.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.405mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.3%
Contains more FatsFats +227.7%
Contains more OtherOther +150.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +664.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +232.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Pancake DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 219mg 83%
Saturated fat 18.057g 2.122g 72%
Phosphorus 641mg 159mg 69%
Sodium 1671mg 439mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.22µg 53%
Fats 31.79g 9.7g 34%
Protein 18.13g 6.4g 23%
Vitamin A 250µg 54µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 4.447g 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.56mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.201mg 16%
Iron 0.63mg 1.8mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 2.474g 14%
Cholesterol 100mg 59mg 14%
Selenium 20.2µg 14.9µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.567mg 9%
Folate 8µg 38µg 8%
Carbs 3.7g 28.3g 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.2mg 7%
Calories 371kcal 227kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.281mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.7g 28.3g N/A
Potassium 132mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Copper 0.046mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.405mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g 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 Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 1232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
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.

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.