Cheese vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese and rye
- Cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium, while rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and iron.
- Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in rye is lower.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Rye grain.
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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 | +2858.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +307.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +571.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1778.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1123.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9444.4% |
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 | +32900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +989.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +255.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1943.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +249.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2355% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4345.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +62.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 2.577mg | 111% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0.197g | 85% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 24mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 0g | 15.1g | 60% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 1.63g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.367mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 1µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.63mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 2mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 13.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 4.27mg | 26% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 10.34g | 25% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 75.86g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.316mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.208g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.456mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 110mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 332mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.294mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.251mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 510mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.65mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.767g | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 30.4mg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 338kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.85mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.98g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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