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Italian sausage raw vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are italian sausage raw and cheese sandwich different?

  • Italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, cheese sandwich is richer in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cheese sandwich is 45% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw contains 11 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. While italian sausage raw contains 76mg of cholesterol, cheese sandwich contains only 7mg.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index (28) than cheese sandwich (54).

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1767.2%
~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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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 CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +658.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.185mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +45.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1496.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8853.8%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 0.058mg 1.083mg 45%
Phosphorus 142mg 382mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 9.166g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.12µg 33%
Saturated fat 11.27g 4.129g 32%
Cholesterol 76mg 7mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.427mg 20%
Carbs 0.65g 58.2g 19%
Calcium 18mg 204mg 19%
Iron 1.18mg 2.62mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.358mg 18%
Folate 8µg 64µg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Magnesium 14mg 54mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 10.351g 10%
Fats 31.33g 25g 10%
Protein 14.25g 9.8g 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.16mg 9%
Calories 346kcal 497kcal 8%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.87mg 8%
Sodium 731mg 839mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.261mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 306mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.622mg 2%
Selenium 24.8µg 24.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 55.1g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.185mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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 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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.