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

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A recap on differences between White cake and Cheese sandwich

  • White cake has less Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 45% more than White cake.
  • White cake has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 -66.2%
Contains more Calcium +126.7%
Contains more Iron +125.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +138.8%
Contains more Manganese +291%
Contains more Selenium +127.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Calcium +126.7%
Contains more Iron +125.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +138.8%
Contains more Manganese +291%
Contains more Selenium +127.1%

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 +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
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 +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +546.9%
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +142.7%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 +546.9%
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +142.7%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.129
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.129

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 55.1g White cake
Protein 4.4g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 10.3g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 63.2g 58.2g White cake
Calories 356kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 57.39g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 90mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.16mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 12mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 70mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 99mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 284mg 839mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.067mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.277mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 10.7µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 42IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 31µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.157mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.338mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.204mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.107mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.229mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.099mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 1mg 7mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 4.129g White cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
14%
White cake
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
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 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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.