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Cheese sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese sandwich and Fast food

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 35% more than Fast food.
  • Fast food has 3 times less Calcium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 204mg of Calcium, while Fast food has 62mg.
  • Fast food contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
7
:
3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +229%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.1%
Contains more Potassium +55.3%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Manganese +203.4%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +189.7%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +229%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.1%
Contains more Potassium +55.3%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Manganese +203.4%
Contains more Selenium +19.7%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Zinc +189.7%

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
6
:
6
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +641.7%
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +641.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
3
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +108.2%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Water +1101.6%
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +108.2%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Water +1101.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
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0
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.493
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.493

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 Fast food
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 29.8g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 25g 12.01g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 31.5g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 297kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 62mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 54mg 27mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 134mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 197mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 0.87mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.16mg 0.121mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.357mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 20.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 51IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 9µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.317mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.363mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.53mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.212mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.298mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.698mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.344mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.167mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.438mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.219mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 7mg 33mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.514g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 4.493g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 4.835g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.68g Cheese sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.