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Caramel vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and fish sandwiches different?

  • Caramel is higher in calcium; however, fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for fish sandwiches is 29% higher.
  • Caramel contains 4 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While caramel contains 138mg of calcium, fish sandwiches contain only 37mg.
  • Caramel has less sodium.

Candies, caramels and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +273%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +655.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
Contains more CholineCholine +261.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 CarbsCarbs +188.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.7%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +469.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 18µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 6.257g 19%
Carbs 77g 26.69g 17%
Iron 0.14mg 1.5mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.68µg 16%
Sodium 245mg 602mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.15mg 13%
Folate 4µg 46µg 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.264mg 11%
Protein 4.6g 10.29g 11%
Calcium 138mg 37mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.6µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.21mg 9%
Cholesterol 7mg 35mg 9%
Fats 8.1g 12.45g 7%
Calories 382kcal 257kcal 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.075mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.37mg 5%
Choline 8mg 28.9mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 2.595g 3%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.949g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.55mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 25.69g N/A
Potassium 214mg 206mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.49mg 0%
Phosphorus 114mg 116mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.