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Cheese sandwich vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese sandwich and porridge?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet porridge is richer in iron.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 52% higher.
  • Porridge contains less sodium.
  • Cheese sandwich has a lower glycemic index than porridge.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +980%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +134.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1812.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +569.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2446.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +767.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1608%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +776.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +580.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11804.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +453.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1627.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2637.8%

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% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36867.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7940.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Porridge DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.114g 60%
Phosphorus 382mg 15mg 52%
Manganese 1.083mg 0mg 47%
Selenium 24.3µg 2.8µg 39%
Fats 25g 0.21g 38%
Sodium 839mg 6mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.025mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.028g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.055mg 25%
Calories 497kcal 50kcal 22%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.013mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.033g 19%
Protein 9.8g 1.44g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.52mg 17%
Carbs 58.2g 10.52g 16%
Iron 2.62mg 3.74mg 14%
Folate 64µg 12µg 13%
Copper 0.16mg 0.04mg 13%
Calcium 204mg 87mg 12%
Magnesium 54mg 5mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.071mg 11%
Fiber 3.1g 0.5g 10%
Potassium 306mg 16mg 9%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 55.1g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.096g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.