Wheat Bread vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat Bread and American cheese different?
- Wheat Bread is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 88% more than wheat Bread.
- Wheat Bread contains 82 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Wheat Bread contains 6.25mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
- Wheat Bread is lower in sodium.
- Wheat Bread has a higher glycemic index (60) than American cheese (27).
Bread, wheat, toasted and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +549.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3258.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2826.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +119.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1407.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +644.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +708.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 165mg | 1045mg | 88% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 18.057g | 78% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 641mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.041mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 1671mg | 47% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 0.63mg | 43% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 31.79g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 0.076mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.015mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 33.4µg | 20.2µg | 24% |
| Folate | 86µg | 8µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 0g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 8.236g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.046mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 3.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.234mg | 11% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 18.13g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 2.49mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 26mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.054mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 36.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 371kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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