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Cheese sandwich vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese sandwich and American cheese?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, yet American cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 84% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 42 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Cheese sandwich has 3.185mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Cheese sandwich contains less sodium.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.8%
Contains more IronIron +315.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2541.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4090.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
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 CarbsCarbs +1473%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1137.8%
Contains more OtherOther +78.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
65% 30% 5%
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 -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +612.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 204mg 1045mg 84%
Saturated fat 4.129g 18.057g 63%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.5µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.286g 53%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.041mg 45%
Phosphorus 382mg 641mg 37%
Sodium 839mg 1671mg 36%
Cholesterol 7mg 100mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.015mg 29%
Iron 2.62mg 0.63mg 25%
Vitamin A 21µg 250µg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.076mg 19%
Carbs 58.2g 3.7g 18%
Protein 9.8g 18.13g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.054mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.234mg 15%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.49mg 15%
Folate 64µg 8µg 14%
Copper 0.16mg 0.046mg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Fats 25g 31.79g 10%
Magnesium 54mg 26mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Selenium 24.3µg 20.2µg 7%
Calories 497kcal 371kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Potassium 306mg 132mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 8.236g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.403mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 55.1g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Cheese sandwich
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.