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 has more phosphorus, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for 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 is lower.
- Cheese sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of bread sticks is 67.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 9.166g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 382mg | 37% |
| Folate | 162µg | 64µg | 25% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 25g | 24% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 24.3µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 1.083mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 2.62mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.358mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 204mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 10.351g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.261mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 3.185mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 4.129g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.427mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 839mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 9.8g | 4% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 497kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 58.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.622mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.26g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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