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Protein bread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Protein bread and Cheese sandwich?

  • Protein bread is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Folate, and Zinc, yet Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for Copper is 29% higher.
  • Protein bread has 2 times more Zinc than Cheese sandwich. Protein bread has 1.82mg of Zinc, while Cheese sandwich has 0.87mg.
  • Protein bread contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, protein (includes gluten) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types in this comparison.

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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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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 +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.5%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg

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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.358mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.427mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1150%
Contains more FatsFats +1036.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 -92%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5556.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +808.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 245kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 12.1g 9.8g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 40.8g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 43.8g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 54mg Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 322mg 306mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 2.62mg Protein bread
Sugar 1.44g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.417mg 0.16mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.87mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 404mg 839mg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 1.083mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 24.3µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.358mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 3.185mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 64µg Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 4.129g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.13mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.298mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.383mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.698mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.344mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.167mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.472mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.438mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.219mg Protein bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Protein bread 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
32%
Protein bread
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.