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Coconut vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coconut and fish sandwiches different?

  • Coconut is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and iron; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 139% higher.
  • Coconut contains 9 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. While coconut contains 9g of fiber, fish sandwiches contain only 1g.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.

Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.8%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +480%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +468.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6700%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +169%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.2%
Contains more OtherOther +121.9%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1609.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 1.949g 126%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.264mg 54%
Copper 0.435mg 0.075mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 6.257g 39%
Fiber 9g 1g 32%
Fats 33.49g 12.45g 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 20mg 602mg 25%
Selenium 10.1µg 18µg 14%
Protein 3.33g 10.29g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Iron 2.43mg 1.5mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 2.15mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.14mg 9%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg 6%
Calories 354kcal 257kcal 5%
Folate 26µg 46µg 5%
Potassium 356mg 206mg 4%
Carbs 15.23g 26.69g 4%
Choline 12.1mg 28.9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 2.595g 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 113mg 116mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
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.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.