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

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Summary of differences between Rye bread and Cheese sandwich

  • Rye bread has more Selenium, Folate, and Fiber, while Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 37% more than Rye bread.
  • Rye bread contains 2 times more Fiber than Cheese sandwich. While Rye bread contains 5.8g of Fiber, Cheese sandwich contains only 3.1g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rye bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, rye 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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
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 CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 WaterWater +1065.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +657.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 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 -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +689.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 259kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 8.5g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 3.3g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 42.5g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 48.3g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Rye bread
Magnesium 40mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 73mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 166mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.83mg 2.62mg Rye bread
Sugar 3.85g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 5.8g 3.1g Rye bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.16mg Rye bread
Zinc 1.14mg 0.87mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 603mg 839mg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.33mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 30.9µg 24.3µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.358mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 3.185mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.2µg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 64µg Rye bread
Choline 14.6mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 4.129g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.255mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.579mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.233mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.139mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.379mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.182mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye bread
Rye bread contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.503g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.