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

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The main differences between bread stuffing and cheese sandwich

  • Bread stuffing has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron; however, cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for bread stuffing is 43% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 3 times less folate than bread stuffing. Bread stuffing has 168µg of folate, while cheese sandwich has 64µg.
  • Cheese sandwich is lower in sodium.
  • Bread stuffing has a higher glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

Food types used in this article are Bread stuffing, bread, dry mix 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 29% 29% 22% 143% 79% 25% 60% 183% 77% 262%
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 +45.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.3%
~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% 7.6% 0% 149% 93% 108% 24% 35% 2.5% 2.8% 126% 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% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.427mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 76% 4% 5%
Protein: 11 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 76.2 g
Water: 4.2 g
Other: 5.2 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 +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +635.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.845 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.493 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.713 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 -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +593.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1185.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread stuffing Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 stuffing Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.713g 9.166g 56%
Selenium 48µg 24.3µg 43%
Phosphorus 141mg 382mg 34%
Fats 3.4g 25g 33%
Folate 168µg 64µg 26%
Sodium 1405mg 839mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.493g 10.351g 22%
Manganese 0.594mg 1.083mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.596mg 0.358mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.766mg 3.185mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.845g 4.129g 15%
Iron 3.81mg 2.62mg 15%
Calcium 97mg 204mg 11%
Copper 0.238mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.261mg 8%
Calories 386kcal 497kcal 6%
Carbs 76.2g 58.2g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.398mg 0.622mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.12µg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 54mg 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Protein 11g 9.8g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.404mg 0.427mg 2%
Potassium 246mg 306mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Zinc 0.93mg 0.87mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 73g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 8.27g N/A
Fiber 3.2g 3.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.329mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.774mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.193mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.251mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread stuffing 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
43%
Bread stuffing
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Bread stuffing
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.284g)
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 stuffing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174930/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.