Cheese vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cheese and cheese sandwich
- Cheese has more calcium, vitamin B1,2, zinc, and vitamin A; however, cheese sandwich has more manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% more.
- Cheese has 17 times more vitamin A than cheese sandwich. Cheese has 1242IU of vitamin A, while cheese sandwich has 71IU.
- Cheese sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +248% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +318.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +302.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1771.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3911.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1134.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5298.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1056.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1783.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +545% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 4.129g | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 9.166g | 52% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 204mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1.083mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.12µg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 21µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.62mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 7mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.358mg | 27% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 9.8g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.87mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.185mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 58.2g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.261mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.16mg | 14% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 25g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 382mg | 10% |
| Folate | 27µg | 64µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 24.3µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 839mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 306mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 497kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.622mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 10.351g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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