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Cheese sandwich vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and mozzarella

  • Cheese sandwich has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, vitamin B1,2, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 53% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Mozzarella has 52 times less sodium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 839mg of sodium, while mozzarella has 16mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of mozzarella is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.1%
Contains more IronIron +948%
Contains more CopperCopper +492.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +666.7%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1777.4%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1459.4%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1700.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Mozzarella DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.509g 58%
Calcium 204mg 731mg 53%
Manganese 1.083mg 47%
Sodium 839mg 16mg 36%
Protein 9.8g 27.5g 35%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.92µg 33%
Saturated fat 4.129g 10.867g 31%
Iron 2.62mg 0.25mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.02mg 28%
Zinc 0.87mg 3.13mg 21%
Phosphorus 382mg 524mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.12mg 19%
Carbs 58.2g 3.1g 18%
Cholesterol 7mg 54mg 16%
Selenium 24.3µg 15.7µg 16%
Copper 0.16mg 0.027mg 15%
Folate 64µg 9µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.08mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 4.844g 14%
Vitamin A 21µg 137µg 13%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 12%
Fats 25g 17.1g 12%
Calories 497kcal 280kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.34mg 7%
Magnesium 54mg 26mg 7%
Potassium 306mg 95mg 6%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.