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Cheese sandwich vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sandwich and Wheat Bread different?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Wheat Bread is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 28% more than Wheat Bread.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Wheat Bread. Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of Saturated Fat, while Wheat Bread contains 0.989g.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Bread, wheat, toasted 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 +23.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 59
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 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Calcium +23.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 59

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.2%
Contains more Folate +34.4%
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 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.2%
Contains more Folate +34.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +485.5%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +657.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Fats +485.5%
Contains more Other +37.2%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +657.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +915.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +915.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%

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 Wheat Bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 51.07g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 25g 4.27g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 55.77g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 313kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 6.42g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 204mg 165mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 54mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 382mg 188mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 223mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 0.87mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.16mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.083mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 24.3µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.382mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.456mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.153mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.092mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.258mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.461mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.215mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.105mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.315mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.31mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.15mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 1.019g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.72g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.