Cheese sandwich vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheese sandwich and turkey meat different?
- Cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and calcium; however, turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cheese sandwich is 46% higher.
- Cheese sandwich contains 15 times more calcium than turkey meat. While cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, turkey meat contains only 14mg.
- Turkey meat has less sodium.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheese sandwich (54).
Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7635.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +695.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +750% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +238.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +691.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1885% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +291% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 2.119g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.014mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 9.573mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 1.02µg | 38% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 28.55g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 109mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 103mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.616mg | 27% |
| Fats | 25g | 7.39g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.045mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 223mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 2.647g | 19% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 0.06g | 19% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 14mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.09mg | 19% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 497kcal | 189kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.48mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.281mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 29.8µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 2.155g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.948mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 239mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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