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Cheese sandwich vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and dried fruit

  • Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, potassium, and copper.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily vitamin A needs 71% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Dried fruit contains 243 times less saturated fat than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, while dried fruit contains 0.017g.
  • The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +438%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +360.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1004.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.66mg

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +477%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4802%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +865.3%
~equal in Carbs ~62.64g

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13887.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12286.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Dried fruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.074g 61%
Phosphorus 382mg 71mg 44%
Selenium 24.3µg 2.2µg 40%
Fats 25g 0.51g 38%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.235mg 37%
Sodium 839mg 10mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.015mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.074mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.074g 26%
Potassium 306mg 1162mg 25%
Copper 0.16mg 0.343mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.017g 19%
Vitamin A 21µg 180µg 18%
Fiber 3.1g 7.3g 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Calcium 204mg 55mg 15%
Folate 64µg 10µg 14%
Calories 497kcal 241kcal 13%
Protein 9.8g 3.39g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.143mg 9%
Magnesium 54mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.589mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.516mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Iron 2.62mg 2.66mg 1%
Carbs 58.2g 62.64g 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.