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Cheese sandwich vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese sandwich and paprika

  • Cheese sandwich contains less vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5 than paprika.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 984% higher.
  • Paprika contains 12 times less sodium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 839mg of sodium, while paprika contains 68mg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

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

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +645.1%
Contains more IronIron +706.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +397.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.8%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +720.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.33mg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.3%
Contains more WaterWater +251.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.7%
~equal in Carbs ~53.99g

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% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +510.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 21µg 2463µg 271%
Iron 2.62mg 21.14mg 232%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 2.141mg 145%
Fiber 3.1g 34.9g 127%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 1.23mg 62%
Copper 0.16mg 0.713mg 61%
Potassium 306mg 2280mg 58%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 10.06mg 43%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 2.51mg 38%
Sodium 839mg 68mg 34%
Selenium 24.3µg 6.3µg 33%
Zinc 0.87mg 4.33mg 31%
Magnesium 54mg 178mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 1.695g 22%
Manganese 1.083mg 1.59mg 22%
Fats 25g 12.89g 19%
Calories 497kcal 282kcal 11%
Phosphorus 382mg 314mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.129g 2.14g 9%
Protein 9.8g 14.14g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 7.766g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Folate 64µg 49µg 4%
Calcium 204mg 229mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.33mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.9mg 1%
Carbs 58.2g 53.99g 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.