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Cheese sandwich vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and broth

  • Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and folate, while broth has more vitamin B12.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1002% more than cheese sandwich.
  • The amount of sodium in cheese sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +154.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +622%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Calcium ~187mg
~equal in Potassium ~309mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.2%
Contains more WaterWater +41%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70%
Contains more OtherOther +1194.2%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 839mg 23875mg 1002%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.15mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.48g 31%
Phosphorus 382mg 166mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.1mg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Iron 2.62mg 1.03mg 20%
Copper 0.16mg 0mg 18%
Fats 25g 13.88g 17%
Protein 9.8g 16.66g 14%
Carbs 58.2g 18.01g 13%
Calories 497kcal 267kcal 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.1mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 5.36g 12%
Folate 64µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.3µg 8%
Selenium 24.3µg 28µg 7%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.46mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.129g 3.43g 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 13mg 2%
Calcium 204mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 55.1g 18.01g N/A
Magnesium 54mg 56mg 0%
Potassium 306mg 309mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.43mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.6mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 23036mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.