Cheese sandwich vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cheese sandwich and Cereal
- Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 494% higher.
- Cereal contains 5 times less Phosphorus than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 382mg of Phosphorus, while Cereal contains 77mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +184.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1940% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +396.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +285.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3832.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1656.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +806.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2193.5% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2214.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4974% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2489.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 497kcal | 378kcal |
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| Protein | 9.8g | 6.06g |
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| Fats | 25g | 1.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 38.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.1g | 85.45g |
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| Carbs | 58.2g | 86.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg |
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| Magnesium | 54mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 204mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 306mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 34.06mg |
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| Sugar | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 7.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 382mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 839mg | 795mg |
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| Vitamin A | 71IU | 2792IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 21µg | 814µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 24.3µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 6.288mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 3.87mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 29.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 5.986mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg |
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| Folate | 64µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.129g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.351g | 0.204g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 0.354g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.162mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
363%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.869g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)