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Currant vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are currants and fish sandwiches different?

  • Currants are higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for currants is 44% higher.
  • Currants contain 4 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. While currants contain 4.3g of fiber, fish sandwiches contain only 1g.
  • Currants have less saturated fat.
  • Currants have a lower glycemic index (25) than fish sandwiches (56).

Currants, red and white, 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 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
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 +33.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +113%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%

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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
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 +2177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +280.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +73.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +635%
Contains more FatsFats +6125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.4%
Contains more OtherOther +227.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9167.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7010.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +168.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +140.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Currant Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41mg 1.8mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.6µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 1mg 602mg 26%
Fats 0.2g 12.45g 19%
Protein 1.4g 10.29g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.21mg 14%
Fiber 4.3g 1g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.15mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 8µg 46µg 10%
Phosphorus 44mg 116mg 10%
Calories 56kcal 257kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.017g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.14mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 2.595g 6%
Iron 1mg 1.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.37mg 6%
Copper 0.107mg 0.075mg 4%
Choline 7.6mg 28.9mg 4%
Carbs 13.8g 26.69g 4%
Manganese 0.186mg 0.264mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 25mg 3%
Fructose 3.53g 1.47g 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.55mg 3%
Potassium 275mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin K 11µg 13.6µg 2%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 9.5g 25.69g N/A
Calcium 33mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 7.37g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
17%
Currant
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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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