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Cheese sandwich vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and custard

  • Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while custard has more vitamin B12.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for manganese, 47% more than custard.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 24 times more vitamin B3 than custard. While cheese sandwich contains 3.185mg of vitamin B3, custard contains only 0.132mg.
  • The amount of sodium in custard is lower.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard is 35, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +670.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15371.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +333.3%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.6%
Contains more FatsFats +525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.7%
Contains more OtherOther +295.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2195.3%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +818.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2837.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.8%

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 Custard
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Custard DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.312g 59%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.007mg 47%
Phosphorus 382mg 130mg 36%
Selenium 24.3µg 6µg 33%
Sodium 839mg 84mg 33%
Fats 25g 4g 32%
Iron 2.62mg 0.34mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.061mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 1.127g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.132mg 19%
Calories 497kcal 122kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.52µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.22mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.064mg 15%
Cholesterol 7mg 51mg 15%
Carbs 58.2g 17.6g 14%
Copper 0.16mg 0.03mg 14%
Folate 64µg 9µg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Protein 9.8g 3.99g 12%
Saturated fat 4.129g 2.032g 10%
Magnesium 54mg 16mg 9%
Calcium 204mg 139mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 47IU 6%
Potassium 306mg 207mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 52µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.699mg 2%
Choline 11.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.1mg 2%
Net carbs 55.1g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 4.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Custard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.