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Cracker vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Cheese sandwich

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cheese sandwich has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.
  • Cracker has 2 times more Iron than Cheese sandwich. Cracker has 4.03mg of Iron, while Cheese sandwich has 2.62mg.
  • Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +159.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Contains more Selenium +262.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +159.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Contains more Selenium +262.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.427
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.427

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Equal in Water - 3.2
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Equal in Water - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 59g 55.1g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 26.43g 25g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 58.2g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 497kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 2.3g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 120mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 4.03mg 2.62mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 248mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 118mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 726mg 839mg Cracker
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.104mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.491mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 6.7µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.358mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.427mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.185mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 92µg 64µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.193mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.471mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.103mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.112mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.294mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.145mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 9.166g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.