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Cheese sandwich vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese sandwich and Chocolate brownie?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 36% more.
  • Cheese sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate brownie. While Cheese sandwich has 0.358mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate brownie has only 0.141mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate brownie is lower.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +257.9%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.4%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +84.5%
Contains more Selenium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +257.9%
Contains more Iron +42.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.4%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +84.5%
Contains more Selenium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +142.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 53

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.7%
Contains more Folate +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1064.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.7%
Contains more Folate +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1064.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Water +293.8%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Water +293.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.839
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.412
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.839
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.412

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 50.2g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 6.2g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 58.2g 50.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 466kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 57mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.84mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 53mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 132mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 176mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.87mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.16mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 1.083mg 0.587mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 11.5µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.3mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.141mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.19mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.982mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.328mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.094mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 29µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.078mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.228mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.265mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.447mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.283mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.132mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.323mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.136mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 73mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 7.319g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Chocolate brownie
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.