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Crackers, wheat, reduced fat vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crackers, wheat, reduced fat and Cheese sandwich

  • Crackers, wheat, reduced fat has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Cheese sandwich has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crackers, wheat, reduced fat covers your daily need of Manganese 45% more than Cheese sandwich.
  • Crackers, wheat, reduced fat contains 2 times more Folate than Cheese sandwich. While Crackers, wheat, reduced fat contains 127µg of Folate, Cheese sandwich contains only 64µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crackers, wheat, reduced fat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, reduced fat 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 34% 24% 19% 188% 74% 47% 111% 101% 277% 57%
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 IronIron +91.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.7%
~equal in Sodium ~839mg

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% 24% 0% 156% 62% 96% 31% 35% 18% 62% 95% 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% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +98.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 72% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 13.37 g
Carbs: 71.52 g
Water: 2.73 g
Other: 3.04 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 CarbsCarbs +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +87%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Protein ~9.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.055 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 -48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +214.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers, wheat, reduced fat Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 444kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.34g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 13.37g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 68.12g 55.1g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Carbs 71.52g 58.2g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Magnesium 47mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 80mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 210mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 5.02mg 2.62mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Sugar 15.01g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.4g 3.1g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Copper 0.223mg 0.16mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Zinc 1.74mg 0.87mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Starch 50.92g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Phosphorus 258mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 776mg 839mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.18mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Manganese 2.127mg 1.083mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Selenium 10.4µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.625mg 0.358mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.123mg 3.185mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.12µg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Vitamin K 24.7µg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Folate 127µg 64µg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Trans Fat 0.201g Cheese sandwich
Choline 29.5mg Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Saturated Fat 2.112g 4.129g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.295g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 7.055g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.28mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.33mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.62mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.188mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.142mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.427mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.417mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.203mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Fructose 0.88g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.853g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.146g Crackers, wheat, reduced fat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat 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
46%
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat
Crackers, wheat, reduced fat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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, wheat, reduced fat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167934/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.

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