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Pie crust vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pie crust and Cheese sandwich

  • Pie crust has more Folate, however, Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 42% more than Pie crust.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Pie crust. Pie crust contains 7.974g of Saturated Fat, while Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 less SodiumSodium -10.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +234.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.1%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.8%
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 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% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.358mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +137.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 +72.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pie crust Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pie crust Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 518kcal 497kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 31.4g 25g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 52.1g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 52.1g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 61mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 64mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.22mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.4mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 86mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 753mg 839mg Pie crust
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.315mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 22.9µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.358mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Folate 104µg 64µg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 10.351g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.184mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.476mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.133mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.121mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.289mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.146mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pie crust
Pie crust contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.845g)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.