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Cocktail sauce vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cocktail sauce and fish sandwiches?

  • Cocktail sauce is richer in vitamin C, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Cocktail sauce has 6 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. Cocktail sauce has 11.6mg of vitamin C, while fish sandwiches have 1.8mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less sodium.

We used Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
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 PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +80.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +286.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +718.2%

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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
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 CVitamin C +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +209.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 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 WaterWater +35.6%
Contains more OtherOther +73.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1085.7%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.257g 42%
Selenium 2.2µg 18µg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Fats 1.05g 12.45g 18%
Protein 1.36g 10.29g 18%
Sodium 983mg 602mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.21mg 16%
Phosphorus 30mg 116mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 1.8mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 13.6µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 2.15mg 8%
Iron 0.83mg 1.5mg 8%
Folate 17µg 46µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 0.14mg 7%
Calories 124kcal 257kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.37mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.595g 6%
Manganese 0.148mg 0.264mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.55mg 4%
Copper 0.111mg 0.075mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Potassium 309mg 206mg 3%
Choline 11mg 28.9mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Carbs 28.22g 26.69g 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Calcium 26mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 26.42g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 11.83g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
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
Cocktail sauce 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
12%
Cocktail sauce
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
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?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.