Wheat vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat and cheese
- Wheat is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Wheat covers your daily manganese needs 130% more than cheese.
- Wheat contains 114 times more vitamin B3 than cheese. While wheat contains 6.738mg of vitamin B3, cheese contains only 0.059mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +467.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2414.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1743.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11055.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +213.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1988.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1344.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11320.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +534.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2201.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1248.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +238.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2587.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.027mg | 130% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 28.5µg | 111% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 18.867g | 84% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 710mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.03mg | 58% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 33.31g | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 0.14mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 0.059mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.029mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 653mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 27mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.066mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.428mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 3.09g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 9.246g | 22% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 22.87g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.41mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 455mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 3.64mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 1.421g | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 404kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.