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Cereal vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cereal and Club sandwich different?

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Club sandwich is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cereal is 510% higher.
  • Cereal contains 25 times more Iron than Club sandwich. While Cereal contains 34.06mg of Iron, Club sandwich contains only 1.37mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +2386.1%
Contains more Zinc +467.2%
Contains more Copper +53.9%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Selenium +293.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 52% 23% 93% 20% 83% 37% 30% 0% 136%
Contains more Iron +2386.1%
Contains more Zinc +467.2%
Contains more Copper +53.9%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.2%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Selenium +293.7%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +677.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3555.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1922.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 3% 15% 43% 43% 105% 50% 69% 24% 59% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +677.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3555.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1980.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1922.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +337.1%
Contains more Protein +183.7%
Contains more Fats +645.4%
Contains more Water +1289.4%
Equal in Other - 2.37
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Carbs +337.1%
Contains more Protein +183.7%
Contains more Fats +645.4%
Contains more Water +1289.4%
Equal in Other - 2.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1345.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.1%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1345.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal Club 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 Cereal Club sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 18.67g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 1.08g 8.05g Club sandwich
Carbs 86.85g 19.87g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 220kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 4.68g Club sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 95mg Club sandwich
Iron 34.06mg 1.37mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Club sandwich
Phosphorus 77mg 215mg Club sandwich
Potassium 105mg 226mg Club sandwich
Sodium 795mg 630mg Club sandwich
Zinc 7.6mg 1.34mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.089mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 2792IU 359IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 35µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Club sandwich
Vitamin C 38.5mg 4.4mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.172mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.186mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 5.575mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.296mg Cereal
Folate 31µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 8.7µg Club sandwich
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Cholesterol 46mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.071g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 3.109g Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 2.949g Club sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 1.88g Club sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal Club 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
393%
Cereal
39%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.849g)
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.