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Cereal vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cereal and Fish sandwich

  • Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium.
  • Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 507% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Cereal has 136 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sandwich. While Cereal has 814µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fish sandwich has only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 Iron +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1451%
Contains more Copper +82.7%
Contains more Manganese +199.2%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Iron +2170.7%
Contains more Zinc +1451%
Contains more Copper +82.7%
Contains more Manganese +199.2%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%

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.
Cereal
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +3109.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2894.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8451.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3109.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2894.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8451.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +225.4%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Fats +1052.8%
Contains more Water +1181.5%
Equal in Other - 2.13
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +225.4%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Fats +1052.8%
Contains more Water +1181.5%
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1172.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1667.5%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1172.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1667.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +344.4%
Contains more Fructose +465.4%
Contains more Maltose +866.7%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +344.4%
Contains more Fructose +465.4%
Contains more Maltose +866.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 25.69g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 1.08g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 86.85g 26.69g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 257kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 10.35g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 34.06mg 1.5mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 77mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 105mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 795mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 7.6mg 0.49mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.075mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.264mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 2792IU 87IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 6µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 38.5mg 1.8mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.21mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.14mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 2.15mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.07mg Cereal
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Cholesterol 35mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.08g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1.949g Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Fish 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
393%
Cereal
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)
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. 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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