Cheese sandwich vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and candy bar
- Cheese sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and iron; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, and magnesium.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11749% more than cheese sandwich.
- Candy bar has 5 times less sodium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 839mg of sodium, while candy bar has 156mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +161.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +417% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +383.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +352.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58520.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.2% |
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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.8% |
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
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 153mg | 11749% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.774mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 4.7µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 7.922mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 156mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 3.94mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.14mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 0.97mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 16.721g | 16% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 78mg | 13% |
| Fats | 25g | 33.7g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 110mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 308mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 15.5g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 10.65g | 10% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 1.243mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 47.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.83mg | 4% |
| Folate | 64µg | 75µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 407mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 4.678g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 522kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
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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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.549g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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