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Cheese sandwich vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sandwich and Baby food different?

  • Baby food is higher than Cheese sandwich in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 561% more than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 280 times more Sodium than Baby food. Cheese sandwich contains 839mg of Sodium, while Baby food contains 3mg.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified types were 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 Calcium +259.3%
Contains more Iron +1713%
Contains more Magnesium +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +108.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392
Equal in Selenium - 25.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Calcium +259.3%
Contains more Iron +1713%
Contains more Magnesium +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +108.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392
Equal in Selenium - 25.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +255%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +989.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +255%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +989.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +468.2%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Water +109.4%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Fats +468.2%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Water +109.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +758.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +758.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 9.8g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 25g 4.4g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 497kcal 379kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 0.87g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 204mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 2.62mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 54mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 382mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 306mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 839mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 0.87mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.16mg 0.334mg Baby food
Manganese 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 71IU 20IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.189mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 43µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.298mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.698mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.344mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.167mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.438mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.219mg 0.286mg Baby food
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 1.206g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.697g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Baby food
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.