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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Protein
~9.02g
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
0.053 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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