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Crackers vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers and fish sandwiches

  • Crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and vitamin B3, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 46% higher.
  • Crackers contain 6 times more vitamin E than fish sandwiches. Crackers contain 3.03mg of vitamin E, while fish sandwiches contain 0.55mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +224.3%
Contains more IronIron +168.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +201%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +112.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more WaterWater +1442.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +152.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 42% 25%
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +155.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +406.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +81.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 69.3µg 13.6µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 6.257g 46%
Iron 4.03mg 1.5mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.14mg 24%
Fats 26.43g 12.45g 22%
Selenium 6.7µg 18µg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Phosphorus 248mg 116mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.21mg 17%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.55mg 17%
Saturated fat 5.562g 1.949g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.15mg 14%
Calories 510kcal 257kcal 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Carbs 61.3g 26.69g 12%
Folate 92µg 46µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 2.595g 10%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.264mg 10%
Calcium 120mg 37mg 8%
Protein 6.64g 10.29g 7%
Sodium 726mg 602mg 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Choline 9.6mg 28.9mg 4%
Potassium 118mg 206mg 3%
Copper 0.104mg 0.075mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 0.29g 1.47g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 59g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.

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