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Cheese sandwich vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sandwich and Pecan pie different?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher than Pecan pie in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 41% more than Pecan pie.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 6 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in Sodium.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used 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 +537.5%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.4%
Contains more Potassium +130.1%
Contains more Manganese +52.1%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.4%
Contains more Potassium +130.1%
Contains more Manganese +52.1%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +31.9%

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 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Water +509.4%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +11.5%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Water +509.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.989
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.181
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.989
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.181

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 Pecan pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 52.2g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 4.9g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 22.2g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 52.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 412kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 32mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.48mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 26mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 94mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 133mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.87mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.16mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 1.083mg 0.712mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.188mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.847mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.479mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.06mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 26µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.069mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.189mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.223mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.372mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.248mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.125mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.25mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.255mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.116mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 87mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 5.71g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
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 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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.