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Cheese sandwich vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sandwich and Sugar different?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher than Sugar in Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 55% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Sugars, granulated types were used in this article.

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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 +20300%
Contains more Iron +5140%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +15200%
Contains more Zinc +8600%
Contains more Copper +2185.7%
Contains more Manganese +26975%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20300%
Contains more Iron +5140%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +15200%
Contains more Zinc +8600%
Contains more Copper +2185.7%
Contains more Manganese +26975%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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.
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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +15900%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +71.8%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +15900%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +71.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 9.8g 0g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 0g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 497kcal 387kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 99.8g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 0g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 1mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 0.05mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 2mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.87mg 0.01mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.007mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.004mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 0.6µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.019mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 0g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 838mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.