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Macadamia vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macadamia and cheese sandwich

  • Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, cheese sandwich has more selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 133% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 5 times less copper than macadamia. Macadamia has 0.756mg of copper, while cheese sandwich has 0.16mg.
  • Cheese sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than macadamia.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 +140.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +481.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.261mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 FatsFats +203.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.1%
Contains more WaterWater +135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 +468.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +510.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 1.083mg 133%
Monounsaturated fat 58.877g 10.351g 121%
Fats 75.77g 25g 78%
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.358mg 70%
Copper 0.756mg 0.16mg 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 9.166g 51%
Selenium 3.6µg 24.3µg 38%
Saturated fat 12.061g 4.129g 36%
Sodium 5mg 839mg 36%
Phosphorus 188mg 382mg 28%
Fiber 8.6g 3.1g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.427mg 20%
Magnesium 130mg 54mg 18%
Carbs 13.82g 58.2g 15%
Iron 3.69mg 2.62mg 13%
Folate 11µg 64µg 13%
Calcium 85mg 204mg 12%
Calories 718kcal 497kcal 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Protein 7.91g 9.8g 4%
Zinc 1.3mg 0.87mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 3.185mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.622mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Potassium 368mg 306mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.261mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.5mg 0%
Net carbs 5.22g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.219mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Macadamia
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 834mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.932g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.