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Cheese sandwich vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and sweet and sour

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 in cheese sandwich is higher than in sweet and sour.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 54% more than sweet and sour.
  • Cheese sandwich has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1940%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +1147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5357.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5975%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +645.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1603.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +480%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3529.6%
Contains more FatsFats +124900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more OtherOther +211.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1783.4%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0g 61%
Phosphorus 382mg 7mg 54%
Selenium 24.3µg 0.4µg 43%
Fats 25g 0.02g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.019mg 31%
Iron 2.62mg 0.21mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.048mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 0g 26%
Sodium 839mg 371mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.129g 0g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.187mg 19%
Calcium 204mg 10mg 19%
Protein 9.8g 0.27g 19%
Calories 497kcal 150kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.053mg 16%
Folate 64µg 8µg 14%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.761mg 14%
Fiber 3.1g 0.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.093mg 11%
Magnesium 54mg 8mg 11%
Copper 0.16mg 0.079mg 9%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 8.7mg 8%
Carbs 58.2g 38.22g 7%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.09mg 7%
Potassium 306mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg 2%
Net carbs 55.1g 38.12g N/A
Sugar 18.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Choline 2.4mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.