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Cheese sandwich vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese sandwich and Chestnut

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Chestnut has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 40% higher.
  • Chestnut has 31 times less Sodium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 839mg of Sodium, while Chestnut has 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 +343.5%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.9%
Contains more Zinc +248%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +133.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +195%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +343.5%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.9%
Contains more Zinc +248%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +133.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +195%
Equal in Magnesium - 54

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 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1680%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1680%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +390%
Contains more Fats +1711.6%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Other +435.2%
Contains more Water +2029.7%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +390%
Contains more Fats +1711.6%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Other +435.2%
Contains more Water +2029.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2074.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1581.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2074.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1581.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cheese sandwich Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 27.76g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 2g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 1.38g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 27.76g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 131kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 46mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.73mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 54mg
Phosphorus 382mg 99mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 839mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.87mg 0.25mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 1.083mg 0.854mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 17IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.148mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.104mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.731mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.316mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.233mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 38µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.022mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.071mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.079mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.118mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.118mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.047mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.084mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.112mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.055mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 0.476g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.545g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.