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Cheese sandwich vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese sandwich and Cassava?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Cassava is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 51% more.
  • Cheese sandwich has 60 times more Sodium than Cassava. While Cheese sandwich has 839mg of Sodium, Cassava has only 14mg.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cassava, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +870.4%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1314.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.9%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +182%
Contains more Selenium +3371.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Iron +870.4%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1314.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.9%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +182%
Contains more Selenium +3371.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +789.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1273.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +789.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1273.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +620.6%
Contains more Fats +8828.6%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Other +512.9%
Contains more Water +1765%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +620.6%
Contains more Fats +8828.6%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Other +512.9%
Contains more Water +1765%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13701.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18995.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13701.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18995.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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 Cassava
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 36.26g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 1.36g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 0.28g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 38.06g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 160kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 1.7g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 1.8g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 16mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.27mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 21mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 27mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 271mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.87mg 0.34mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.1mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.384mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 0.7µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 13IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 1.5mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.087mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.048mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.854mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.107mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.088mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 27µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.019mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.028mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.027mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.039mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.044mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.011mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.026mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.035mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.02mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 0.075g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.048g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 825mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.055g)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.