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Cheese sandwich vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese sandwich and Brussels sprouts

  • Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, and iron, while Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 67 times less saturated fat than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.062g.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.7%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +453.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1418.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +550.3%
Contains more OtherOther +177.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2587.5%

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
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Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44904.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1569.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 153g 959%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 85mg 93%
Phosphorus 382mg 69mg 45%
Selenium 24.3µg 1.6µg 41%
Fats 25g 0.3g 38%
Sodium 839mg 25mg 35%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.337mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.023g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.09mg 26%
Calories 497kcal 43kcal 23%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.062g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.139mg 18%
Carbs 58.2g 8.95g 16%
Calcium 204mg 42mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.745mg 15%
Iron 2.62mg 1.4mg 15%
Protein 9.8g 3.38g 13%
Copper 0.16mg 0.07mg 10%
Magnesium 54mg 23mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.42mg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 3.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.219mg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Potassium 306mg 389mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 38µg 2%
Folate 64µg 61µg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 814mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.067g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.