Cheese vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheese and fish sandwiches
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B12, yet fish sandwiches are richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 85% higher.
- Cheese contains 19 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. Cheese contains 710mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches contain 37mg.
- Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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 CalciumCalcium | +1818.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +642.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +292.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +971.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +877.8% |
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 | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +624.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3544.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 1.949g | 77% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 37mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 116mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 6µg | 36% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 12.45g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 6.257g | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.49mg | 29% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 10.29g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.14mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 35mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 18µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.68µg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 2.595g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 2.15mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.264mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 13.6µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 26.69g | 8% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 257kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 206mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 9IU | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.47g | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 28.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 602mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +763.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
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 | +256.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +361.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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