Egg white vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between egg whites and American cheese?
- Egg whites are higher in vitamin B2, yet American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and iron.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 104% more.
- Egg whites have 2 times more vitamin B2 than American cheese. While egg whites have 0.439mg of vitamin B2, American cheese has only 0.234mg.
- The amount of sodium in egg whites is lower.
- The glycemic index of egg whites is lower.
We used Egg, white, raw, fresh and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14828.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +687.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4173.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +272.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +87.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3190.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +406.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +974.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.34 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +2971.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +57.1% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 7mg | 1045mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 641mg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 18.057g | 82% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 1671mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 1.5µg | 59% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 31.79g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 2.49mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 8.236g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.234mg | 16% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 371kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 18.13g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.286g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 36.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.403mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Selenium | 20µg | 20.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g | 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 |
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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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 1505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins