American cheese vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and yeast different?
- American cheese is richer in calcium, while yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 915% more than American cheese.
- American cheese contains 35 times more calcium than yeast. American cheese contains 1045mg of calcium, while yeast contains 30mg.
- Yeast is lower in sodium.
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry types were used in this article.
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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 | +3383.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +623.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +847.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +661% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1609.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52794.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3249.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2677.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 10.99mg | 915% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2340µg | 583% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 4mg | 290% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 13.5mg | 262% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 40.2mg | 251% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 1.5mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 0g | 26.9g | 108% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 30mg | 102% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 1.001g | 78% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 51mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.07µg | 60% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 7.94mg | 50% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 40.44g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.436mg | 43% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 7.61g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 955mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 7.9µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.17mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 41.22g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.312mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 4.309g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.017g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 325kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 637mg | 1% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | 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 |
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:
40.44 g
Fats:
7.61 g
Carbs:
41.22 g
Water:
5.08 g
Other:
5.65 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +317.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +679.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1014.1% |
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
1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7464.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
