Egg vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between eggs and cheese sandwich
- Eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 204% more.
- Eggs have 53 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. Eggs have 373mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich has 7mg.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than eggs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 CopperCopper | +1150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4065.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +609.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +442.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4876.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2231.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5096.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | -20.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +548.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.16mg | 204% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 7mg | 122% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 9.166g | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1.083mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.12µg | 41% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 839mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 382mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.358mg | 24% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 25g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 3.185mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 58.2g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.62mg | 18% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 497kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.622mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 10.351g | 16% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 204mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 21µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 24.3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.261mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.427mg | 7% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 9.8g | 6% |
| Folate | 44µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 4.129g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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