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Cheese sandwich vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheese sandwich and Cracker

  • Cheese sandwich has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.
  • Cheese sandwich has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Cracker. Cheese sandwich has 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, while Cracker has 0.063mg.
  • Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 +70%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +159.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Contains more Selenium +262.7%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +159.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Contains more Selenium +262.7%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Fats - 26.43
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Water - 3.14
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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Fats - 26.43
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Water - 3.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 59g Cracker
Protein 9.8g 6.64g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 58.2g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 497kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 2.3g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 120mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 248mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 118mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 726mg Cracker
Zinc 0.87mg 0.49mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.104mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.491mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 6.7µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.417mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.063mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.084mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.193mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.246mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.471mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.103mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.112mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.331mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.294mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.145mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 5.562g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 6.553g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.