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Crouton vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between crouton and fish sandwiches?

  • Crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • Crouton has 5 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. While crouton has 5.1g of fiber, fish sandwiches have only 1g.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Croutons, plain and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.4%
Contains more IronIron +172%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
~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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +187%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +88.6%
Contains more WaterWater +780.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -22.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 18µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.21mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 6.257g 33%
Iron 4.08mg 1.5mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Folate 132µg 46µg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 2.15mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 1g 16%
Carbs 73.5g 26.69g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.14mg 10%
Copper 0.163mg 0.075mg 10%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.264mg 10%
Fats 6.6g 12.45g 9%
Calories 407kcal 257kcal 8%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.49mg 4%
Calcium 76mg 37mg 4%
Sodium 698mg 602mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Protein 11.9g 10.29g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.07mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.51g 1.949g 2%
Potassium 124mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 2.595g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Magnesium 31mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 115mg 116mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 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
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton 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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.