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Cheese sandwich vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and potato pancake

  • Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, and iron; however, potato pancake is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 36% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 6 times less calcium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has less cholesterol.

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

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains more IronIron +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +316.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
~equal in Sodium ~764mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1740%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.7%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more FatsFats +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1392.8%
~equal in Other ~3.58g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Potato pancake DV% diff.
Phosphorus 382mg 128mg 36%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.26mg 36%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 27.6mg 29%
Cholesterol 7mg 95mg 29%
Selenium 24.3µg 8.9µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.173mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.158mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 3.73g 17%
Calcium 204mg 32mg 17%
Fats 25g 14.76g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.448mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Iron 2.62mg 1.67mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 7.516g 11%
Calories 497kcal 268kcal 11%
Carbs 58.2g 27.81g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Potassium 306mg 622mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.672mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.129g 2.496g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.29µg 7%
Protein 9.8g 6.08g 7%
Folate 64µg 41µg 6%
Magnesium 54mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.757mg 3%
Sodium 839mg 764mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Copper 0.16mg 0.18mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 32µg 1%
Fiber 3.1g 3.3g 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.141mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.