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Cheese sandwich vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese sandwich and fish sandwiches different?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 38% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 6 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches contain 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +451.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more IronIron +74.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.2%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 FatsFats +100.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.1%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1413.8%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 +298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Phosphorus 382mg 116mg 38%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.264mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.68µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.14mg 22%
Fats 25g 12.45g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 6.257g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 2.595g 19%
Calcium 204mg 37mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.07mg 15%
Iron 2.62mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.21mg 12%
Calories 497kcal 257kcal 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Carbs 58.2g 26.69g 11%
Selenium 24.3µg 18µg 11%
Sodium 839mg 602mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.129g 1.949g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 35mg 9%
Copper 0.16mg 0.075mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 1g 8%
Magnesium 54mg 25mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.15mg 6%
Folate 64µg 46µg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.37mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Potassium 306mg 206mg 3%
Zinc 0.87mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 6µg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Protein 9.8g 10.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1.8mg 0%
Net carbs 55.1g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 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
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.