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American cheese vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Brown rice

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Brown rice is richer in Manganese.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 104% more than Brown rice.
  • Brown rice contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
4
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +34733.3%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Contains more Selenium +248.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +2275.6%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +34733.3%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.3%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains more Zinc +250.7%
Contains more Selenium +248.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
Contains more Manganese +2275.6%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
4
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +561.7%
Contains more Fats +3177.3%
Contains more Other +1438.6%
Contains more Carbs +591.4%
Contains more Water +77.4%
American cheese
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +561.7%
Contains more Fats +3177.3%
Contains more Other +1438.6%
Contains more Carbs +591.4%
Contains more Water +77.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2132%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2132%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Brown rice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 18.13g 2.74g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.97g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 371kcal 123kcal American cheese
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 2.26g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 1045mg 3mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.56mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 641mg 103mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 86mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 2.49mg 0.71mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.041mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 20.2µg 5.8µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.17mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.069mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.38mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 8µg 9µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.2µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.033mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.095mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.109mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.214mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.099mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.058mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.133mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.151mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.066mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.26g Brown rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.369g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.366g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.355g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.011g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Brown rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.