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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 for 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.
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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +343.5%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +248%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +195%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1680%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +390%
Contains more FatsFats +1711.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.7%
Contains more OtherOther +435.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2029.7%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2074.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1581.8%
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.
Cheese sandwich Chestnut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.545g 57%
Selenium 24.3µg 44%
Phosphorus 382mg 99mg 40%
Fats 25g 1.38g 36%
Copper 0.16mg 0.472mg 35%
Sodium 839mg 27mg 35%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 26.7mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.476g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.104mg 25%
Calories 497kcal 131kcal 18%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.26g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.148mg 18%
Calcium 204mg 46mg 16%
Protein 9.8g 2g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.731mg 15%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Potassium 306mg 715mg 12%
Iron 2.62mg 1.73mg 11%
Carbs 58.2g 27.76g 10%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.854mg 10%
Folate 64µg 38µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.316mg 6%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.25mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.233mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Net carbs 55.1g 27.76g N/A
Magnesium 54mg 54mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
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.