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Cheese sandwich vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheese sandwich and Cornbread

  • Cheese sandwich has more Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Selenium needs 34% more than Cornbread.
  • Cornbread contains 4 times less Calcium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of Calcium, while Cornbread contains 57mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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 +257.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +170.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +243.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Sodium - 817
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 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +257.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Potassium +170.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +243.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Sodium - 817

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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.342
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.342

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +143.8%
Equal in Other - 3.5
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +143.8%
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%

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 Cornbread
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 63g Cornbread
Protein 9.8g 7g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 12.2g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 497kcal 418kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 20.34g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 204mg 57mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.5mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 24mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 306mg 113mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 817mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.87mg 0.57mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.085mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.315mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 5.6µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 19µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.1mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.272mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.48mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.128mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.09µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.071mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.224mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.254mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.632mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.198mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.133mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.343mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.32mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.177mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 4.129g 3.091g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 6.719g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.682g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Cornbread
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
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.