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Cheese sandwich vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and saffron

  • Cheese sandwich has more selenium and vitamin B1; however, saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1188% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Saffron has 6 times less sodium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 839mg of sodium, while saffron has 148mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +463.4%
Contains more IronIron +323.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2523.1%

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.
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5286.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +327.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +271.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.4%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2312.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 1.083mg 28.408mg 1188%
Iron 2.62mg 11.1mg 106%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 80.8mg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 1.01mg 58%
Magnesium 54mg 264mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.067g 47%
Potassium 306mg 1724mg 42%
Selenium 24.3µg 5.6µg 34%
Sodium 839mg 148mg 30%
Fats 25g 5.85g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.429g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.115mg 20%
Copper 0.16mg 0.328mg 19%
Phosphorus 382mg 252mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.129g 1.586g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.267mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.46mg 11%
Calories 497kcal 310kcal 9%
Calcium 204mg 111mg 9%
Folate 64µg 93µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Protein 9.8g 11.43g 3%
Fiber 3.1g 3.9g 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.09mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 58.2g 65.37g 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.