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Cheese sandwich vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese sandwich and Coca-Cola

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B6 in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 53% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coca-Cola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
9
:
1
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Calcium +10100%
Contains more Iron +2281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3720%
Contains more Potassium +15200%
Contains more Zinc +4250%
Contains more Copper +15900%
Contains more Manganese +54050%
Contains more Selenium +24200%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +10100%
Contains more Iron +2281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3720%
Contains more Potassium +15200%
Contains more Zinc +4250%
Contains more Copper +15900%
Contains more Manganese +54050%
Contains more Selenium +24200%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
9
:
3
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cheese sandwich
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%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
4
:
1
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Contains more Protein +13900%
Contains more Fats +124900%
Contains more Carbs +508.8%
Contains more Other +9400%
Contains more Water +2722.2%
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +13900%
Contains more Fats +124900%
Contains more Carbs +508.8%
Contains more Other +9400%
Contains more Water +2722.2%

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 Coca-Cola
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 9.56g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 0.07g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 0.02g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 9.56g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 37kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 8.97g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 2mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.11mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 10mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 2mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.87mg 0.02mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.001mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.002mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 0.1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Coca-Cola
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 0g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Coca-Cola
Low Fats diet ok
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.