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Cheese sandwich vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese sandwich and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 40% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 11 times less Calcium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of Calcium, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +973.7%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +973.7%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.5%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +112.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Folate +109.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +3450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Folate +109.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +189.4%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Equal in Protein - 9.46
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +189.4%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Equal in Protein - 9.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 9.8g 9.46g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 8.64g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 497kcal 418kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 2.8g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 19mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 54mg 23mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 102mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 152mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 941mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 0.69mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.139mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.686mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 10.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 2IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.536mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.086mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.09µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.116mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.268mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.333mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.652mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.172mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.147mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.45mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.399mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.197mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 1.986g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.835g Cheese sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.