Cereal vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cereal and American cheese
- Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while American cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 523% higher.
- American cheese contains 390 times less Vitamin B3 than Cereal. Cereal contains 29.62mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cereal is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
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Iron
+5306.3%
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Sodium
-52.4%
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Zinc
+205.2%
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Copper
+197.8%
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Manganese
+1826.8%
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Calcium
+10350%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Phosphorus
+732.5%
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Potassium
+25.7%
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Selenium
+220.6%
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Iron
+5306.3%
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Sodium
-52.4%
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Zinc
+205.2%
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Copper
+197.8%
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Manganese
+1826.8%
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Calcium
+10350%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Phosphorus
+732.5%
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Potassium
+25.7%
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Selenium
+220.6%
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.
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Vitamin A
+195.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+41820%
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Vitamin B2
+1553.8%
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Vitamin B3
+38873.7%
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Vitamin B6
+10985.2%
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Vitamin E
+900%
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Vitamin B5
+78.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+195.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+41820%
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Vitamin B2
+1553.8%
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Vitamin B3
+38873.7%
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Vitamin B6
+10985.2%
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Vitamin E
+900%
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Vitamin B5
+78.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+2247.3%
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Protein
+199.2%
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Fats
+2843.5%
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Water
+947.9%
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Other
+203.6%
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
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Carbs
+2247.3%
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Protein
+199.2%
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Fats
+2843.5%
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Water
+947.9%
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Other
+203.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3937.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+263.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.354 g
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3937.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+263.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 85.45g | 3.7g |
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| Protein | 6.06g | 18.13g |
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| Fats | 1.08g | 31.79g |
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| Carbs | 86.85g | 3.7g |
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| Calories | 378kcal | 371kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 10.35g | 2.26g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 1045mg |
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| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 641mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 795mg | 1671mg |
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 2.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 945IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 814µg | 250µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.772mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.113mg | 1.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.939mg |
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| Valine | 0.344mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.546mg |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.144g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 18.057g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | 8.236g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 1.286g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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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
393%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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