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Cheese sandwich vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and pecan

  • Cheese sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, pecan is higher in manganese, copper, zinc, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 149% more than cheese sandwich.
  • The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +539.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +420.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.53mg

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +319.9%
Contains more OtherOther +156.8%
Contains more FatsFats +187.9%
~equal in Protein ~9.17g
~equal in Water ~3.52g

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +294.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 1.083mg 4.5mg 149%
Copper 0.16mg 1.2mg 116%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 21.614g 83%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 40.801g 76%
Fats 25g 71.97g 72%
Selenium 24.3µg 3.8µg 37%
Sodium 839mg 0mg 36%
Zinc 0.87mg 4.53mg 33%
Fiber 3.1g 9.6g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.66mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.13mg 23%
Magnesium 54mg 121mg 16%
Phosphorus 382mg 277mg 15%
Carbs 58.2g 13.86g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.167mg 13%
Calcium 204mg 70mg 13%
Folate 64µg 22µg 11%
Calories 497kcal 691kcal 10%
Saturated fat 4.129g 6.18g 9%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.863mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Potassium 306mg 410mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 3µg 2%
Iron 2.62mg 2.53mg 1%
Protein 9.8g 9.17g 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.1mg 0%
Net carbs 55.1g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.