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American cheese vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and fish sandwiches different?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
  • American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 101% more than fish sandwiches.
  • American cheese contains 11 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. American cheese contains 945IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 87IU.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index (56) than American cheese (27).

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used in this article.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2724.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +408.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +543.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +423.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.2%
Contains more FatsFats +155.3%
Contains more OtherOther +217.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +621.4%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 37mg 101%
Phosphorus 641mg 116mg 75%
Saturated fat 18.057g 1.949g 73%
Sodium 1671mg 602mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.68µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 6.257g 33%
Fats 31.79g 12.45g 30%
Vitamin A 250µg 6µg 27%
Cholesterol 100mg 35mg 22%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.49mg 18%
Protein 18.13g 10.29g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.21mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 2.595g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.15mg 13%
Iron 0.63mg 1.5mg 11%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.264mg 10%
Folate 8µg 46µg 10%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 13.6µg 9%
Carbs 3.7g 26.69g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.14mg 7%
Calories 371kcal 257kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Selenium 20.2µg 18µg 4%
Copper 0.046mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Potassium 132mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin D 23IU 9IU 2%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Choline 36.2mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Fish 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
33%
American cheese
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1069mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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