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Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crackers, matzo, whole-wheat and cheese sandwich

  • Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat has more manganese, selenium, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, and zinc; however, cheese sandwich has more calcium.
  • Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat's daily need coverage for manganese is 105% more.
  • Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat has 4 times more fiber than cheese sandwich. Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat has 11.8g of fiber, while cheese sandwich has 3.1g.
  • Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat 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 96% 6.9% 28% 174% 117% 71% 131% 0.26% 457% 410%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more IronIron +77.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +787%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.2%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg

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% 91% 63% 101% 74% 37% 0% 0% 26% 0%
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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.358mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 79% 5% 2%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 78.9 g
Water: 4.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more FatsFats +1566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 18% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.653 g
17% 44% 39%
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 -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5235.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1303.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 3.5mg 1.083mg 105%
Selenium 75.1µg 24.3µg 92%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.653g 9.166g 57%
Fats 1.5g 25g 36%
Sodium 2mg 839mg 36%
Fiber 11.8g 3.1g 35%
Iron 4.65mg 2.62mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.194g 10.351g 25%
Copper 0.35mg 0.16mg 21%
Magnesium 134mg 54mg 19%
Calcium 23mg 204mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.243g 4.129g 18%
Zinc 2.61mg 0.87mg 16%
Vitamin B3 5.41mg 3.185mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.235mg 0.622mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.271mg 0.427mg 12%
Phosphorus 305mg 382mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.261mg 8%
Calories 351kcal 497kcal 7%
Protein 13.1g 9.8g 7%
Carbs 78.9g 58.2g 7%
Folate 35µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.365mg 0.358mg 1%
Net carbs 67.1g 55.1g N/A
Potassium 316mg 306mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.382mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.489mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.889mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.371mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.204mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.62mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.597mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.31mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat
Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Crackers, matzo, whole-wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172742/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.