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Fruit salad vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fruit salad and fish sandwiches different?

  • Fruit salad is richer in vitamin A, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 28% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad contains 7 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Fruit salad contains 600IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 87IU.
  • Fruit salad is lower in sodium.

Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.6%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +728.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.8%

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +77.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1917.6%
Contains more FatsFats +41400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.5%
Contains more OtherOther +719.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56781.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 6.257g 42%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 5mg 602mg 26%
Protein 0.51g 10.29g 20%
Fats 0.03g 12.45g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.21mg 17%
Iron 0.25mg 1.5mg 16%
Phosphorus 14mg 116mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 2.15mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.14mg 10%
Calories 50kcal 257kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.004g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.37mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.595g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Carbs 13.05g 26.69g 5%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.264mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.07mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.49mg 3%
Potassium 116mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 6µg 3%
Calcium 11mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.