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Cheese sandwich vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese sandwich and black gram?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in selenium, yet black gram is richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, folate, zinc, and potassium.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for copper is 91% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 36 times more saturated Fat than black gram. Cheese sandwich has 4.129g of saturated Fat, while black gram has 0.114g.
  • Black gram has a lower glycemic index than cheese sandwich.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +394.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.2%
Contains more IronIron +188.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +513.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41%
~equal in Phosphorus ~379mg

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% 4.3% 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 0% 1.4% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +1424.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.2%
Contains more WaterWater +237.5%
~equal in Carbs ~58.99g

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12077.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%

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 Black gram
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Black gram Opinion
Calories 497kcal 341kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 25.21g Black gram
Fats 25g 1.64g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 55.1g 40.69g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 58.99g Black gram
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Black gram
Magnesium 54mg 267mg Black gram
Calcium 204mg 138mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 983mg Black gram
Iron 2.62mg 7.57mg Black gram
Fiber 3.1g 18.3g Black gram
Copper 0.16mg 0.981mg Black gram
Zinc 0.87mg 3.35mg Black gram
Phosphorus 382mg 379mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 38mg Black gram
Vitamin A 71IU 23IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 24.3µg 8.2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.273mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.254mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.447mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.906mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.281mg Black gram
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 216µg Black gram
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.114g Black gram
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.085g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.071g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.298mg 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.383mg 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 0.698mg 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 0.344mg 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.167mg 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 0.438mg 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.219mg 0.706mg Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 801mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.