American cheese vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between American cheese and wafer
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, wafer is richer in copper, iron, and manganese.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 101% more than wafer.
- Wafer has 50 times less cholesterol than American cheese. American cheese has 100mg of cholesterol, while wafer has 2mg.
- Wafer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wafer is 61, 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 Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +3271% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +385.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +254.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +536.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +906.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1597.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3660.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +487.5% |
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +780.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +238.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1864.9% |
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 31mg | 101% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 132mg | 73% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 4.241g | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.09µg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 580mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.463mg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 4.01mg | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 2mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.696mg | 28% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 14.2g | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 3µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 5.7µg | 26% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 6.6g | 23% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 72.7g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 4.153g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 2.858mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Folate | 8µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 4.865g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 53mg | 6% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 14.3mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 433kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.002g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 1091mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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