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Fish sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sandwich and Roast beef sandwich?

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K, yet Roast beef sandwich is richer in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Zinc is 16% higher.
  • Fish sandwich has 5 times more Vitamin K than Roast beef sandwich. Fish sandwich has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Roast beef sandwich has 2.8µg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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.
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +363.3%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +363.3%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 224
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Selenium - 18.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Equal in Water - 49.91
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Equal in Water - 49.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +11.7%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Equal in Fructose - 1.5
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +11.7%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Equal in Fructose - 1.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 20.91g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 12.45g 10.3g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 22.21g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 244kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 3.84g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 37mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 206mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 602mg 653mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.234mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 8IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.43mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 1IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 46µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.8µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.389g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.399g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.762g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.465g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.007g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.152g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Fish sandwich
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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