Cheese vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cheese and Flour
- Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Flour is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
- Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Flour.
- Flour contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4633.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +420% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3214.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2425.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2606.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9906.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +577.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3299% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +210.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +706.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2369.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +10527.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.2% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 404kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 10.33g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 0.98g |
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 73.61g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 76.31g |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 4.64mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.144mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.682mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.785mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.494mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 5.904mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.438mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 183µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 0.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 0.087g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.413g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.127mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.281mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.357mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.71mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.415mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.23mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
33%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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