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Cheese sandwich vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese sandwich and Cheesecake

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Cheesecake.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 41% more than Cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake has 16 times less Vitamin B3 than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 3.185mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +315.9%
Contains more Magnesium +390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.8%
Contains more Potassium +240%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +673.6%
Contains more Selenium +367.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +315.9%
Contains more Magnesium +390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +310.8%
Contains more Potassium +240%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +673.6%
Contains more Selenium +367.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.9%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.571

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +128.2%
Contains more Other +322.2%
Contains more Water +1325%
Equal in Fats - 22.5
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +128.2%
Contains more Other +322.2%
Contains more Water +1325%
Equal in Fats - 22.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +472.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +472.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 25.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 5.5g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 22.5g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 25.5g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 321kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 21.8g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0.4g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 51mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.63mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 11mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 93mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 90mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.87mg 0.51mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.02mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.14mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 5.2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.4mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.028mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.193mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.195mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.571mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.052mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 18µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.064mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.222mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.281mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.464mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.167mg 0.136mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.258mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.314mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.133mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 55mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 9.921g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 8.634g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.602g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.