Cheese sandwich vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and broccoli
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3, while broccoli has more vitamin C.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 97% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 106 times more saturated fat than broccoli. While cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, broccoli contains only 0.039g.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Broccoli, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +334% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +478.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +872% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +404.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +398.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5846.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6656.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +776.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2690.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24021.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 89.2mg | 97% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 0.038g | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 66mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 2.5µg | 40% |
| Fats | 25g | 0.37g | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.21mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 33mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 0.011g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.071mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.117mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 0.73mg | 24% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 34kcal | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 0.039g | 19% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 6.64g | 17% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 0.639mg | 16% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 2.82g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.049mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 21mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.175mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.573mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 306mg | 316mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Folate | 64µg | 63µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.