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Patty vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between patty and cheese sandwich

  • Patty has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, cheese sandwich is richer in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and selenium.
  • Patty covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 80% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich has 8 times less cholesterol than patty. Patty has 53mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich has 7mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of patty is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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.
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
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 +373.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2814.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6270.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.2%

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.
Patty
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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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 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 +49.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1922.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +59.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 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 -34.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1325.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.12µg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 9.166g 57%
Manganese 0.017mg 1.083mg 46%
Phosphorus 145mg 382mg 34%
Sodium 74mg 839mg 33%
Zinc 4.12mg 0.87mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.358mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.427mg 21%
Calcium 7mg 204mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.2g 19%
Selenium 14.8µg 24.3µg 17%
Folate 6µg 64µg 15%
Calories 204kcal 497kcal 15%
Cholesterol 53mg 7mg 15%
Fats 15.69g 25g 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Copper 0.073mg 0.16mg 10%
Protein 14.63g 9.8g 10%
Saturated fat 6.333g 4.129g 10%
Iron 1.93mg 2.62mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.861g 10.351g 9%
Magnesium 18mg 54mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.622mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 3.185mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 0.261mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Potassium 269mg 306mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Patty 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
34%
Patty
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.