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Rye vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and cheese

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and iron, while cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat 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 Rye grain and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Rye
Rye
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2858.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105%

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.
Rye
Rye
8
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Cheese
4
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2355%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1943.6%
Contains more WaterWater +249.2%
Contains more OtherOther +136.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4345.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheese
3
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +62.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.027mg 111%
Saturated fat 0.197g 18.867g 85%
Calcium 24mg 710mg 69%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Fats 1.63g 33.31g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Copper 0.367mg 0.03mg 37%
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Iron 2.63mg 0.14mg 31%
Sodium 2mg 653mg 28%
Selenium 13.9µg 28.5µg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.059mg 26%
Protein 10.34g 22.87g 25%
Carbs 75.86g 3.09g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.029mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 9.246g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.41mg 21%
Magnesium 110mg 27mg 20%
Phosphorus 332mg 455mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.066mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.428mg 14%
Potassium 510mg 76mg 13%
Zinc 2.65mg 3.64mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 1.421g 4%
Choline 30.4mg 16.5mg 3%
Folate 38µg 27µg 3%
Calories 338kcal 404kcal 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.4µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.71mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.547mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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