Cheese sandwich vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and carrot cake
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium; however, carrot cake is higher in vitamin A.
- Carrot cake covers your daily vitamin A needs 37% more than cheese sandwich.
- Carrot cake contains 7 times less magnesium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 54mg of magnesium, while carrot cake contains 8mg.
- Carrot cake has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.
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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 | +575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +361.9% |
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:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
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
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 3.702g | 36% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.528mg | 24% |
| Fats | 25g | 9.8g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.17mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 247mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 14.9µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 4.036g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.079mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 1.472g | 12% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.8mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 5.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 97µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.265mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.294mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 79.2g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 2.205mg | 6% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 415kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 169mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.04µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 64µg | 67µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.109mg | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)