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Cheese sandwich vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and lentil

  • Cheese sandwich has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B1, while lentil has more folate and fiber.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than lentil.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 420 times more sodium than lentil. While cheese sandwich contains 839mg of sodium, lentil contains only 2mg.
  • Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +973.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +767.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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%
Lentil
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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% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.638mg

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
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +6478.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.1%
Contains more OtherOther +357.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2076.3%
~equal in Protein ~9.02g

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16073.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5137.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Lentil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Lentil DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.175g 60%
Selenium 24.3µg 2.8µg 39%
Fats 25g 0.38g 38%
Sodium 839mg 2mg 36%
Phosphorus 382mg 180mg 29%
Folate 64µg 181µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.073mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.064g 26%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.494mg 26%
Calories 497kcal 116kcal 19%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.053g 19%
Calcium 204mg 19mg 19%
Fiber 3.1g 7.9g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.169mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.06mg 13%
Carbs 58.2g 20.13g 13%
Copper 0.16mg 0.251mg 10%
Iron 2.62mg 3.33mg 9%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.178mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.27mg 4%
Magnesium 54mg 36mg 4%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Protein 9.8g 9.02g 2%
Potassium 306mg 369mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.5mg 0%
Net carbs 55.1g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.638mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Lentil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.