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Coca-Cola vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and cheese sandwich

  • The amount of phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B6 in cheese sandwich is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 53% more than Coca-Cola.
  • The amount of sodium in Coca-Cola is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15200%
Contains more IronIron +2281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15900%
Contains more ZincZinc +4250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24200%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2722.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13900%
Contains more FatsFats +124900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +508.8%
Contains more OtherOther +9400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 9.166g 61%
Phosphorus 10mg 382mg 53%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.083mg 47%
Selenium 0.1µg 24.3µg 44%
Fats 0.02g 25g 38%
Sodium 4mg 839mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.427mg 33%
Iron 0.11mg 2.62mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.358mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.351g 26%
Calories 37kcal 497kcal 23%
Calcium 2mg 204mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.185mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.261mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.129g 19%
Protein 0.07g 9.8g 19%
Copper 0.001mg 0.16mg 18%
Folate 0µg 64µg 16%
Carbs 9.56g 58.2g 16%
Magnesium 0mg 54mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.622mg 12%
Potassium 2mg 306mg 9%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.87mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Net carbs 9.56g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 8.97g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Cheese 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
0%
Coca-Cola
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.