Barbecue sauce vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barbecue sauce and fish sandwiches
- Barbecue sauce has less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
- Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 30% more than barbecue sauce.
- Fish sandwiches contain 2 times less sodium than barbecue sauce. Barbecue sauce contains 1027mg of sodium, while fish sandwiches contain 602mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, barbecue and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +134.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +188.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1284.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +813% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +655.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +307% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +44.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1154.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1876.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3064.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6095% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1265.8% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +863.9% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.101g | 6.257g | 41% |
Selenium | 1.3µg | 18µg | 30% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.68µg | 28% |
Protein | 0.82g | 10.29g | 19% |
Fats | 0.63g | 12.45g | 18% |
Sodium | 1027mg | 602mg | 18% |
Fructose | 14.17g | 1.47g | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 116mg | 14% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
Folate | 2µg | 46µg | 11% |
Iron | 0.64mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.597mg | 2.15mg | 10% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13.6µg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.045g | 1.949g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.126mg | 0.264mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 2.595g | 6% |
Carbs | 40.77g | 26.69g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
Choline | 7.1mg | 28.9mg | 4% |
Calories | 172kcal | 257kcal | 4% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 25mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
Potassium | 232mg | 206mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 9IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 11µg | 6µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 39.87g | 25.69g | N/A |
Calcium | 33mg | 37mg | 0% |
Sugar | 33.24g | 3.53g | N/A |
Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
Copper | 0.072mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | 0.489g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.023g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | 5.561g | N/A |
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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
7%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%

40%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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