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Fast food vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fast food and American cheese

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 98% more than Fast food.
  • American cheese has 74 times less Vitamin B3 than Fast food. Fast food has 5.617mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Fast food contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +770.7%
Contains more Calcium +1585.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Equal in Selenium - 20.2
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +770.7%
Contains more Calcium +1585.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Equal in Selenium - 20.2

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.
Fast food
Fast food
7
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.6%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.5%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.6%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1752.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +751.4%
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Other +345.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.13
Equal in Water - 39.61
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
American cheese
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 Carbs +751.4%
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Other +345.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.13
Equal in Water - 39.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.3%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
4
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
American cheese
95% 5%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 3.7g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 12.01g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 31.5g 3.7g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 371kcal American cheese
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 3.06mg 0.63mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 197mg 132mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 1671mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.49mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.046mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.041mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 20.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 2IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.015mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.234mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.076mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.403mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.054mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 8µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.6µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.46mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.13mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.785mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.306mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.728mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.402mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 33mg 100mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 1.144g Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 18.057g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.286g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 0.79g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 1340mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.