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Cheese crackers vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese crackers and Cheese sandwich?

  • Cheese crackers are higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • Cheese crackers have 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Cheese sandwich. While Cheese crackers have 0.34µg of Vitamin B12, Cheese sandwich has only 0.12µg.

We used Crackers, cheese, regular and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types 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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
2
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8
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
8
:
4
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
3
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Equal in Water - 3.2
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Cheese sandwich
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 Protein +11.5%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Equal in Water - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.166
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 9.166

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 55.1g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 9.8g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 59.42g 58.2g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 2.3g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 136mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 4.88mg 2.62mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 156mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 973mg 839mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 1.19mg 0.87mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.562mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 13.5µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 156IU 71IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.358mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 3.185mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 152µg 64µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.12µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.295mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.383mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.698mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.344mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.167mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.438mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.219mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 7mg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.288g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 9.166g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
53%
Cheese crackers
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.159g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.