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Dough vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dough and fish sandwiches

  • Dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for dough is 42% higher.
  • Dough contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than fish sandwiches. Dough contains 0.427mg of vitamin B2, while fish sandwiches contain 0.14mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 CalciumCalcium +40.5%
Contains more IronIron +160.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.5%
~equal in Sodium ~602mg

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.
Dough
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1842.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +261.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 CarbsCarbs +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +414.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g
~equal in Other ~2.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -72.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +616.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +631.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 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 MaltoseMaltose +325.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +188.2%
~equal in Sucrose ~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.
Dough Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.21mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 6.257g 36%
Iron 3.91mg 1.5mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.14mg 22%
Selenium 28.6µg 18µg 19%
Folate 123µg 46µg 19%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.15mg 17%
Fats 2.42g 12.45g 15%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.264mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 13.6µg 11%
Copper 0.152mg 0.075mg 9%
Carbs 51.88g 26.69g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 2.595g 6%
Saturated fat 0.529g 1.949g 6%
Fiber 2.2g 1g 5%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.49mg 5%
Choline 8mg 28.9mg 4%
Potassium 117mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.07mg 3%
Phosphorus 105mg 116mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.55mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 37mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.37mg 2%
Fructose 0.51g 1.47g 1%
Calories 272kcal 257kcal 1%
Protein 10.75g 10.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 4.62g 3.53g N/A
Sodium 602mg 602mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 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 0.001g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (602 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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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