Cheese sandwich vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and gingersnaps
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, gingersnaps are higher in iron, manganese, and copper.
- Gingersnaps cover your daily iron needs 47% more than cheese sandwich.
- Gingersnaps contain 5 times less selenium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 24.3µg of selenium, while gingersnaps contain 5.1µg.
- Gingersnaps have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cookies, gingersnaps.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +164.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +360.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.9% |
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:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.6% |
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
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +568.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 1.372g | 52% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 6.4mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 83mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 5.1µg | 35% |
| Fats | 25g | 9.8g | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 1.555mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.305mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 501mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 77mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.098mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 5.365g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.293mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 2.451g | 8% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 5.6g | 8% |
| Folate | 64µg | 87µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 76.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 416kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 306mg | 346mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 74.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 3.235mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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