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Beef broiled vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef broiled and cheese sandwich

  • Beef broiled has more vitamin B12 and zinc, while cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 13 times less cholesterol than beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 88mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich contains 7mg.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef broiled is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more ZincZinc +625.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8925%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +611.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.622mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1711.9%
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +458.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1793.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.12µg 105%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 9.166g 58%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.87mg 49%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.083mg 47%
Sodium 72mg 839mg 33%
Protein 25.93g 9.8g 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 7mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.358mg 26%
Phosphorus 198mg 382mg 26%
Calcium 18mg 204mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.427mg 19%
Carbs 0g 58.2g 19%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Fats 15.41g 25g 15%
Folate 9µg 64µg 14%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3.185mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Calories 250kcal 497kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.261mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 10.351g 9%
Saturated fat 5.895g 4.129g 8%
Magnesium 21mg 54mg 8%
Copper 0.085mg 0.16mg 8%
Selenium 21.5µg 24.3µg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.622mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 318mg 306mg 0%
Iron 2.6mg 2.62mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.766g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 767mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.