Cheese sandwich vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese sandwich and sardines
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate, while sardines have more vitamin B12, selenium, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Sardines' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 368% higher.
- Sardines contain 10 times less manganese than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 1.083mg of manganese, while sardines contain 0.108mg.
- The amount of sodium in sardines is lower.
- Sardines have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardines is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +902.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +347.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7350% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 8.94µg | 368% |
Selenium | 24.3µg | 52.7µg | 52% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 142mg | 45% |
Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.108mg | 42% |
Protein | 9.8g | 24.62g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 5.148g | 27% |
Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
Sodium | 839mg | 307mg | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.08mg | 23% |
Fats | 25g | 11.45g | 21% |
Carbs | 58.2g | 0g | 19% |
Calcium | 204mg | 382mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 3.869g | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.227mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 382mg | 490mg | 15% |
Folate | 64µg | 10µg | 14% |
Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
Calories | 497kcal | 208kcal | 14% |
Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 5.245mg | 13% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 4.129g | 1.528g | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.62mg | 2.92mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 54mg | 39mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.16mg | 0.186mg | 3% |
Potassium | 306mg | 397mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 32µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 55.1g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.298mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.698mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.344mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.438mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats | +118.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1762.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +167.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |