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Cheese sandwich vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese sandwich and pecan pie different?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher than pecan pie in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 41% more than pecan pie.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 6 times more calcium than pecan pie. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in sodium.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types were used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.1%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%

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%
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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +509.4%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.989g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.181g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Pecan pie DV% diff.
Phosphorus 382mg 94mg 41%
Cholesterol 7mg 87mg 27%
Sodium 839mg 262mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 5.71g 23%
Selenium 24.3µg 12µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg 19%
Calcium 204mg 32mg 17%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.712mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.847mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.06mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.188mg 14%
Iron 2.62mg 1.48mg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Protein 9.8g 4.9g 10%
Folate 64µg 26µg 10%
Magnesium 54mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin A 21µg 82µg 7%
Copper 0.16mg 0.211mg 6%
Potassium 306mg 133mg 5%
Calories 497kcal 412kcal 4%
Fats 25g 22.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.479mg 3%
Carbs 58.2g 52.2g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.17µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 11.181g 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg 1%
Saturated fat 4.129g 3.989g 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.