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Cheese sandwich vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese sandwich and italian sausage raw different?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, and folate; however, italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cheese sandwich is 45% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 11 times more calcium than italian sausage raw. While cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, italian sausage raw contains only 18mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has less saturated fat.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index (28) than cheese sandwich (54).

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1767.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
~equal in Selenium ~24.8µg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +658.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.25mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8853.8%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1496.3%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.083mg 0.058mg 45%
Phosphorus 382mg 142mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.03g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.91µg 33%
Saturated fat 4.129g 11.27g 32%
Cholesterol 7mg 76mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.168mg 20%
Carbs 58.2g 0.65g 19%
Calcium 204mg 18mg 19%
Iron 2.62mg 1.18mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.568mg 18%
Folate 64µg 8µg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Magnesium 54mg 14mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 14.34g 10%
Fats 25g 31.33g 10%
Protein 9.8g 14.25g 9%
Copper 0.16mg 0.08mg 9%
Calories 497kcal 346kcal 8%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.79mg 8%
Sodium 839mg 731mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.3mg 3%
Potassium 306mg 253mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.51mg 2%
Selenium 24.3µg 24.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 0.65g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 3.25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.