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Cheese sandwich vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and soy milk

  • The amount of phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B3 in cheese sandwich is higher than in soy milk.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 47% more than soy milk.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 20 times more saturated fat than soy milk. While cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of saturated fat, soy milk contains only 0.205g.
  • Soy milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy milk is 37, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.

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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 18% 7.5% 10% 24% 43% 3.3% 22% 6.7% 29% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +716%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.3%
Contains more IronIron +309.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +634.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +385.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%

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% 2.2% 0% 15% 16% 9.6% 22% 18% 0% 7.5% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +826.8%
Contains more OtherOther +484.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2651.6%

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
13% 26% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.961 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2481.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +853.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

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 Soy milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Soy milk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.961g 55%
Phosphorus 382mg 52mg 47%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.223mg 37%
Fats 25g 1.75g 36%
Selenium 24.3µg 4.8µg 35%
Sodium 839mg 51mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.069mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.06mg 25%
Iron 2.62mg 0.64mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0.401g 25%
Calories 497kcal 54kcal 22%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0.205g 18%
Calcium 204mg 25mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.513mg 17%
Carbs 58.2g 6.28g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.077mg 14%
Protein 9.8g 3.27g 13%
Folate 64µg 18µg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0.6g 10%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.12mg 7%
Magnesium 54mg 25mg 7%
Potassium 306mg 118mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.373mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.16mg 0.128mg 4%
Choline 23.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 3.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.108mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.114mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.186mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.113mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.117mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Soy milk
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
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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

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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.