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Cheese sandwich vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese sandwich and Pastry

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Potassium in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Pastry.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 46% more than Pastry.
  • Pastry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
9
:
1
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +1940%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +536.7%
Contains more Potassium +401.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
Equal in Selenium - 24.2
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1940%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +536.7%
Contains more Potassium +401.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
Equal in Selenium - 24.2

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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
6
:
5
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +21.9%
Cheese sandwich
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +21.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
3
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Water +165.6%
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Fats +52.4%
Contains more Water +165.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
2
:
1
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 43.6g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 7.3g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 58.2g 45.1g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 1.5g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 10mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.56mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 16mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 60mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 61mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.87mg 0.53mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.114mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.488mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 24.2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 1IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.283mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.021mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.085mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.196mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.272mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.508mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.142mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.129mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.362mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.308mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.156mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 4.129g 9.643g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.894g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.