American cheese vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and Pizza
- American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 86% more.
- American cheese has 6 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. American cheese has 100mg of Cholesterol, while Pizza has 17mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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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
+455.9%
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Phosphorus
+196.8%
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Zinc
+85.8%
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Iron
+293.7%
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Potassium
+30.3%
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Sodium
-64.2%
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Copper
+128.3%
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Manganese
+778%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
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Calcium
+455.9%
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Phosphorus
+196.8%
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Zinc
+85.8%
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Iron
+293.7%
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Potassium
+30.3%
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Sodium
-64.2%
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Copper
+128.3%
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Manganese
+778%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
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
+164%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+257.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2500%
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Vitamin B3
+4932.9%
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Vitamin B6
+48.1%
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Folate
+1062.5%
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Vitamin K
+157.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.83
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Vitamin A
+164%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+257.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2500%
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Vitamin B3
+4932.9%
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Vitamin B6
+48.1%
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Folate
+1062.5%
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Vitamin K
+157.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.83
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.2%
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Fats
+228.1%
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Other
+179.8%
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Carbs
+800.8%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
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Protein
+59.2%
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Fats
+228.1%
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Other
+179.8%
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Carbs
+800.8%
Equal in Water - 43.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+215.8%
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Saturated Fat
-75.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.7%
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
Saturated Fat:
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.681 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+215.8%
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Saturated Fat
-75.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
+411.9%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Galactose
+18.2%
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0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
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Lactose
+411.9%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Galactose
+18.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.7g | 31.03g |
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| Protein | 18.13g | 11.39g |
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| Fats | 31.79g | 9.69g |
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| Carbs | 3.7g | 33.33g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1g |
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| Sugar | 2.26g | 3.58g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 188mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 641mg | 216mg |
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| Potassium | 132mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 1671mg | 598mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.36mg |
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| Selenium | 20.2µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 945IU | 358IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 250µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 3.825mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 6.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.355mg |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 17mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.144g | 0.241g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.057g | 4.465g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.236g | 2.608g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.681g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 1.367g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.175g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.009g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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