Cheese sandwich vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese sandwich and tuna salad
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and calcium, while tuna salad has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for manganese is 45% higher.
- Tuna salad contains 12 times less calcium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
- The amount of sodium in tuna salad is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Fish, tuna salad.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +184.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2607.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1054.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +510% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +170% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +518.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1873.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 1.2µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.04mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 4.122g | 34% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 41.2µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 178mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.07mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.031mg | 27% |
| Fats | 25g | 9.26g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 6.7mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 2.887g | 19% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 402mg | 19% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 187kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 9.41g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.081mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 8µg | 14% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 16.04g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 1.544g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 178mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.145mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.