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Cheese vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and club sandwich

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, club sandwich is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 79% more than club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich has 7 times less calcium than cheese. Cheese has 710mg of calcium, while club sandwich has 95mg.
  • Club sandwich contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.4%
Contains more IronIron +878.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.7%
~equal in Sodium ~630mg

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.
Cheese
5
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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more FatsFats +313.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +543%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +213.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Club sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Club sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 3.109g 72%
Calcium 710mg 95mg 62%
Fats 33.31g 8.05g 39%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 5.575mg 34%
Phosphorus 455mg 215mg 34%
Vitamin A 330µg 35µg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.47µg 26%
Zinc 3.64mg 1.34mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.186mg 19%
Cholesterol 99mg 46mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.296mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 2.949g 16%
Iron 0.14mg 1.37mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.172mg 12%
Protein 22.87g 17.19g 11%
Calories 404kcal 220kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.826mg 8%
Copper 0.03mg 0.089mg 7%
Selenium 28.5µg 24.8µg 7%
Carbs 3.09g 19.87g 6%
Choline 16.5mg 47.8mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.7µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Potassium 76mg 226mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.88g 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 5IU 2%
Sodium 653mg 630mg 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Folate 27µg 31µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.61mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Club sandwich
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
35%
Cheese
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.