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American cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and Tortilla?

  • American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 98% higher.
  • American cheese has 61 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. American cheese has 18.057g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
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4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Calcium +1392.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +339%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +678.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Iron +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +553.7%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +1392.9%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +339%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +678.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Iron +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Copper +121.7%
Contains more Manganese +553.7%

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
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +1125%
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%
Tortilla
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% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +1125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +149%
Contains more Fats +3246.3%
Contains more Other +262%
Contains more Carbs +1249.7%
Equal in Water - 39.96
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +149%
Contains more Fats +3246.3%
Contains more Other +262%
Contains more Carbs +1249.7%
Equal in Water - 39.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4351.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4351.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 18.13g 7.28g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.95g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 371kcal 237kcal American cheese
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.26g 2.75g American cheese
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 1045mg 70mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 26mg 19mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 146mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 105mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 2.49mg 0.32mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.041mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 20.2µg 16.6µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.19mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.114mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.17mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 8µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.4µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.06mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.182mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.286mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.53mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.157mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.122mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.375mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.326mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.165mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 1.144g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 0.185g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.391g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.019g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.