Cheese sandwich vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheese sandwich and muffin?
- Cheese sandwich is richer than muffin in phosphorus, selenium, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 34% more.
- Cheese sandwich has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than muffin. While cheese sandwich has 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, muffin has only 0.04mg.
- The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +196.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +552.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +680% |
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Carbs
~53g
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +114.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 497kcal | 375kcal |
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| Protein | 9.8g | 4.49g |
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| Fats | 25g | 16.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 55.1g | 51.9g |
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| Carbs | 58.2g | 53g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 54mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 204mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 306mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 31.47g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.37mg |
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| Starch | 16.31g |
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| Phosphorus | 382mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 839mg | 336mg |
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| Vitamin A | 71IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 21µg | 21µg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.449mg |
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| Selenium | 24.3µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 1.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 48µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Choline | 92.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.129g | 2.844g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.351g | 4.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 8.103g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.181mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.421mg |
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| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.199mg |
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| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.257mg |
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| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 1.21g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.285g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.