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French toast vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french toast and fish sandwiches

  • French toast is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, and monounsaturated fat, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for french toast is 27% higher.
  • French toast contains 6 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. French toast contains 503IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 87IU.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less cholesterol.
  • Fish sandwiches have a lower glycemic index than french toast.

Food types used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +170.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.4%
~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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 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 AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 +74.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Cholesterol 116mg 35mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 6.257g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.68µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.14mg 14%
Vitamin A 124µg 6µg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calcium 100mg 37mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 2.595g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Protein 7.7g 10.29g 5%
Sodium 479mg 602mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Saturated fat 2.723g 1.949g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Selenium 20.1µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.37mg 4%
Fats 10.8g 12.45g 3%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.264mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 2.15mg 3%
Iron 1.67mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Copper 0.058mg 0.075mg 2%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.49mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 206mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Folate 43µg 46µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 25g 26.69g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calories 229kcal 257kcal 1%
Net carbs 25g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 117mg 116mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 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
French toast 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
25%
French toast
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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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