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Tomato sauce vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tomato sauce and American cheese

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in American cheese is higher than in tomato sauce.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 103% more than tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125%
Contains more IronIron +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7364.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1031.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2274.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3266.7%

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.
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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
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 CarbsCarbs +43.5%
Contains more WaterWater +130.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1410.8%
Contains more FatsFats +10496.7%
Contains more OtherOther +254.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18618.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +962.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Tomato sauce American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 14mg 1045mg 103%
Phosphorus 27mg 641mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.041g 18.057g 82%
Sodium 11mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.3g 31.79g 48%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.2µg 36%
Protein 1.2g 18.13g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 22µg 250µg 25%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.49mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 8.236g 20%
Calories 24kcal 371kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.234mg 13%
Copper 0.115mg 0.046mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.286g 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.076mg 6%
Potassium 297mg 132mg 5%
Choline 9.9mg 36.2mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.8mg 4%
Iron 0.96mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.054mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Manganese 0.113mg 0.041mg 3%
Fructose 1.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.403mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.015mg 1%
Carbs 5.31g 3.7g 1%
Net carbs 3.81g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 3.56g 2.26g N/A
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.6µg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.546mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce American 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
12%
Tomato sauce
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.

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