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Cheese sandwich vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese sandwich and Waffle

  • Cheese sandwich has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 40% more than Cheese sandwich.
  • Waffle has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, while Waffle has 0.056mg.
  • Waffle contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.1%

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% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +108.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +77.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1212.5%

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +194%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Waffle Opinion
Calories 497kcal 291kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 7.9g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 14.1g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.4mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 55.1g 32.9g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 32.9g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 69mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 19mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 306mg 159mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.31mg Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.062mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 0.68mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 190mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 511mg Waffle
Vitamin A 71IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 21µg 65µg Waffle
Manganese 1.083mg 0.265mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.263mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.347mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.073mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.485mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.056mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.25µg Waffle
Folate 64µg 46µg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.521g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 6.785g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.099mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.289mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.362mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.63mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.167mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.395mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.409mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.187mg Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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
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 ($)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.