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Cheese sandwich vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese sandwich and Pound cake

  • The amount of Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2 in Cheese sandwich is higher than in Pound cake.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Manganese 42% more than Pound cake.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Pound cake. While Cheese sandwich contains 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, Pound cake contains only 0.036mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pound cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
9
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1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +334%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.3%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +884.5%
Contains more Selenium +386%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +334%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.9%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.3%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +884.5%
Contains more Selenium +386%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%

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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
7
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
4
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1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Other +148.4%
Contains more Water +708.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +79.1%
Contains more Other +148.4%
Contains more Water +708.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
3
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0
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 53.04g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 5g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 13.96g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 53.64g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 353kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0.6g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 47mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.48mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 8mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 140mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 149mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.87mg 0.43mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.042mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.11mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 5µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.173mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.249mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.615mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.485mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.036mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 42µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.041mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.204mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.397mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.198mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.117mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.239mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.249mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.117mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 66mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.192g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 4.811g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.02g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 3.419g Cheese sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheese sandwich
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.