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Cheese sandwich vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and barbecue sauce

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate in cheese sandwich is higher than in barbecue sauce.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 52% more than barbecue sauce.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 92 times more saturated fat than barbecue sauce. While cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, barbecue sauce contains only 0.045g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
Contains more IronIron +309.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1810%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +759.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1769.2%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1095.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3868.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1609.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12523.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8975.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.101g 60%
Phosphorus 382mg 20mg 52%
Selenium 24.3µg 1.3µg 42%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.126mg 42%
Fats 25g 0.63g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.056mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.023mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.082g 26%
Iron 2.62mg 0.64mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.045g 19%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Protein 9.8g 0.82g 18%
Calcium 204mg 33mg 17%
Folate 64µg 2µg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.597mg 16%
Calories 497kcal 172kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.075mg 14%
Magnesium 54mg 13mg 10%
Copper 0.16mg 0.072mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.164mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 0.9g 9%
Sodium 839mg 1027mg 8%
Carbs 58.2g 40.77g 6%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.17mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 306mg 232mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.6mg 1%
Choline 7.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Barbecue sauce
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.