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American cheese vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Veggie burger

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 220% more than American cheese.
  • Veggie burger has 250 times less Vitamin A RAE than American cheese. American cheese has 250µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Veggie burger has 1µg.
  • Veggie burger contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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
3
:
7
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Calcium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Iron +282.5%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +152.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +2219.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.9%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Veggie burger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Calcium +668.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Iron +282.5%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +152.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +2219.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.9%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
8
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Vitamin A +5806.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4838.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.1%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
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%
Veggie burger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +5806.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4838.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +461.1%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +404.6%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Carbs +285.7%
Contains more Water +54.5%
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
Veggie burger
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +404.6%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Carbs +285.7%
Contains more Water +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
2
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Veggie burger
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
4
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Lactose +3483.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
Veggie burger
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +3483.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 18.13g 15.7g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 6.3g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 371kcal 177kcal American cheese
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0g 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 2.26g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 1045mg 136mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 26mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 641mg 206mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 1671mg 569mg Veggie burger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.26mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.041mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 20.2µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 945IU 16IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 1µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.23mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.289mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 8µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.162mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.605mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.78mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.399mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 1.004mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.291mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.885mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.89mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.465mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 1.144g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 18.057g 1.44g Veggie burger
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 1.778g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 2.023g Veggie burger
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 0.081g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.