Cheese sandwich vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and melba toast
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and calcium, while melba toast has more selenium, folate, copper, iron, and fiber.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 27% more than melba toast.
- Cheese sandwich contains 9 times more saturated fat than melba toast. While cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, melba toast contains only 0.445g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Crackers, melba toast, plain.
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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 | +119.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.8% |
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:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +681.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.4% |
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
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1223.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +615% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 1.282g | 53% |
| Fats | 25g | 3.2g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 196mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 0.782g | 24% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 34.8µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 0.445g | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 124µg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 3.7mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.289mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 6.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.098mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.273mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 93mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.01mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 598mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 4.113mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 76.6g | 6% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 390kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 12.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.413mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 306mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.693mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.261mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melba toast contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.684g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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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