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Pineapple cake vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pineapple cake and Cheese sandwich

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, however, Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12720% more.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 less Sodium -62%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +315.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +365.9%
Contains more Potassium +173.2%
Contains more Zinc +180.6%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains more Manganese +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +158.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +315.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +365.9%
Contains more Potassium +173.2%
Contains more Zinc +180.6%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains more Manganese +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +158.5%

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 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42637.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42637.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +909.4%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Other +137.5%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +909.4%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Other +137.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 3.5g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 12.1g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 50.5g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 319kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0.8g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 120mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.48mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 13mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 82mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 112mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 319mg 839mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.087mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.35mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 9.4µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 253IU 71IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 21µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.358mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 26µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.117mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.264mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.143mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.074mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.167mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.081mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 22mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.915g 4.129g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple cake Cheese sandwich
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.