American cheese vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and pastry
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, pastry is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than pastry.
- Pastry contains less cholesterol.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pastry is 59, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +968.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +306.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1090.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +465.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2553.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5384.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +519.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +875% |
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:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +366% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +577% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1118.9% |
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
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 10mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 60mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 249mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 9.643g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 21.597g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.398mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 4.168mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.56mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 4.894g | 24% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 7.3g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.488mg | 19% |
| Folate | 8µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.53mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 45.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 16.1µg | 11% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 38.1g | 10% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 551kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.114mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 24.2µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 6.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.283mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.156mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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