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Cheese sandwich vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheese sandwich and Crouton

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Crouton is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 38% more than Crouton.
  • Crouton contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton contains 0.026mg.
  • Crouton has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Croutons, plain.

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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 +168.4%
Contains more Magnesium +74.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.2%
Contains more Potassium +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +116.6%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.89
Equal in Copper - 0.163
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +168.4%
Contains more Magnesium +74.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.2%
Contains more Potassium +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +116.6%
Contains more Iron +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.89
Equal in Copper - 0.163

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +903.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +903.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Folate +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +278.8%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Water +71.9%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +278.8%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Water +71.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +620%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +620%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

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 Crouton
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 9.8g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 25g 6.6g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 497kcal 407kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 204mg 76mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 54mg 31mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 115mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 124mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 698mg Crouton
Zinc 0.87mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.16mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 1.083mg 0.5mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.272mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.429mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.026mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.298mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.698mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.344mg 0.278mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.438mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.219mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 4.129g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.059g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.273g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.