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Beef broiled vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef broiled and American cheese

  • Beef broiled has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% higher.
  • American cheese contains 71 times less Vitamin B3 than Beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 5.378mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef broiled is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
6
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4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +312.7%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.4%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Calcium +5705.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Equal in Selenium - 20.2
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +312.7%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.4%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Calcium +5705.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.7%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Equal in Selenium - 20.2

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.
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
6
:
5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6976.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6976.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Fats +106.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +895.6%
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
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
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Fats +106.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +895.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
1
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2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef broiled American cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 25.93g 18.13g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 0g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 250kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 0g 2.26g Beef broiled
Calcium 18mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 2.6mg 0.63mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 198mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 318mg 132mg Beef broiled
Sodium 72mg 1671mg Beef broiled
Zinc 6.31mg 2.49mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.012mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 21.5µg 20.2µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 2IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.015mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 0.076mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.403mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.054mg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 8µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 1.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.72mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.45mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.54mg 1.516mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg 0.475mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.914mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.604mg 0.546mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg 100mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.572g 1.144g Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 5.895g 18.057g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.137g 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
Beef broiled American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
52%
Beef broiled
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.