Corned beef vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between corned beef and cheese sandwich
- Corned beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, cheese sandwich is richer in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate.
- Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 63% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich has 14 times less cholesterol than corned beef. Corned beef has 98mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich has 7mg.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 ZincZinc | +426.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2450% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111% |
Contains more IronIron | +40.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4822.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1258.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1276.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.12µg | 63% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 9.166g | 57% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 1.083mg | 46% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 382mg | 37% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.87mg | 34% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 7mg | 30% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.358mg | 28% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.427mg | 20% |
Calcium | 8mg | 204mg | 20% |
Carbs | 0.47g | 58.2g | 19% |
Protein | 18.17g | 9.8g | 17% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 24.3µg | 15% |
Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
Calories | 251kcal | 497kcal | 12% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 4.129g | 10% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 2.62mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 54mg | 10% |
Fats | 18.98g | 25g | 9% |
Sodium | 973mg | 839mg | 6% |
Potassium | 145mg | 306mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.622mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 10.351g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.261mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 3.185mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 55.1g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1768.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12283% |
Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | -34.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1268.1% |