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Bread sticks vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bread sticks and Cheese sandwich

  • Bread sticks have more Folate, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Cheese sandwich have more Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 37% more than Bread sticks.
  • Bread sticks contain 3 times more Folate than Cheese sandwich. While Bread sticks contain 162µg of Folate, Cheese sandwich contains only 64µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bread sticks are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread sticks, plain 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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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 IronIron +63.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +827.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.87mg

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% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 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 ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +90.6%
Contains more FatsFats +163.2%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 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 -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +190.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 412kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 12g 9.8g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 65.4g 55.1g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 58.2g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 22mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 124mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 4.28mg 2.62mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.188mg 0.16mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.87mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 713mg 839mg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 37.5µg 24.3µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.358mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.427mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 3.185mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 64µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.129g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.13mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.298mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.383mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.698mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.212mg 0.167mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.472mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.438mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.219mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Bread sticks
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.