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Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and Cheese sandwich different?

  • Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is higher in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is 32% higher.
  • Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 2 times more Fiber than Cheese sandwich. While Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 6.7g of Fiber, Cheese sandwich contains only 3.1g.
  • Cheese sandwich has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties used in this article.

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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 50% 0% 20% 193% 89% 40% 84% 158% 195% 141%
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 +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +96.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
~equal in Selenium ~24.3µg

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% 0.06% 24% 0% 116% 52% 83% 39% 49% 0% 46% 62% 4.4%
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% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.622mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 68% 10% 4%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 10.71 g
Carbs: 68.25 g
Water: 9.85 g
Other: 4.05 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 CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +207.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.793 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.229 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +270.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 398kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 7.14g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 10.71g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 61.55g 55.1g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Carbs 68.25g 58.2g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Magnesium 70mg 54mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Calcium 0mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 221mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 5.14mg 2.62mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Fiber 6.7g 3.1g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Copper 0.266mg 0.16mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Zinc 1.46mg 0.87mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Phosphorus 196mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 1214mg 839mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 1IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.19mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Manganese 1.494mg 1.083mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Selenium 25.8µg 24.3µg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin B1 0.465mg 0.358mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.427mg 3.185mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin B5 0.654mg 0.622mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin B6 0.213mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 18.3µg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Folate 82µg 64µg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Choline 8.1mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Saturated Fat 0g 4.129g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.793g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 7.229g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) 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
37%
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
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, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167942/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.