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

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How are blue cheese and fish sandwiches different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for blue cheese is 84% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 14 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While blue cheese contains 528mg of calcium, fish sandwiches contain only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.

Cheese, blue 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
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 +1327%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.6%
Contains more IronIron +383.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
~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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +108%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more OtherOther +139.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1040.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 +199.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +682.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue 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 Blue cheese Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 1.949g 76%
Calcium 528mg 37mg 49%
Phosphorus 387mg 116mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 6.257g 36%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.37mg 27%
Fats 28.74g 12.45g 25%
Sodium 1146mg 602mg 24%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.68µg 23%
Protein 21.4g 10.29g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 6µg 21%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.49mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.14mg 19%
Iron 0.31mg 1.5mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.21mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 2.595g 13%
Cholesterol 75mg 35mg 13%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.6µg 9%
Carbs 2.34g 26.69g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.07mg 7%
Selenium 14.5µg 18µg 6%
Calories 353kcal 257kcal 5%
Copper 0.04mg 0.075mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 36µg 46µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 21IU 9IU 2%
Choline 15.4mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.55mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 256mg 206mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 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
Blue 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
41%
Blue cheese
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.