Cheese sandwich vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and french bread
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B6, while french bread has more folate, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than french bread.
- Cheese sandwich contains 8 times more saturated fat than french bread. While cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, french bread contains only 0.502g.
- Cheese sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of french bread is 78.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).
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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 | +74.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +334% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.8% |
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:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1068.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +544.1% |
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Carbs
~61.93g
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
0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2581.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1004.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 0.83g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 126mg | 37% |
| Fats | 25g | 2.14g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 0.386g | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.573mg | 22% |
| Folate | 64µg | 140µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 0.502g | 16% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 47mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 3.87mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 5.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.096mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 29.7µg | 10% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 319kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 13g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.427mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 720mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 61.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 58.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.59g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.543mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.627g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.