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Garlic vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between garlic and fish sandwiches

  • Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, copper, and calcium; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Garlic covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 90% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches have 17 times less vitamin C than garlic. Garlic has 31.2mg of vitamin C, while fish sandwiches have 1.8mg.
  • Garlic contains less sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56, while the glycemic index of garlic is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Garlic, raw 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.
Garlic
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
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 +389.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +533.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Garlic
3
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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
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 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
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6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 CarbsCarbs +23.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2390%
Contains more OtherOther +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
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26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 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 -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23490.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2412.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.07mg 90%
Manganese 1.672mg 0.264mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 6.257g 40%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 1.8mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 17mg 602mg 25%
Copper 0.299mg 0.075mg 25%
Fats 0.5g 12.45g 18%
Calcium 181mg 37mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 13.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.15mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.089g 1.949g 8%
Protein 6.36g 10.29g 8%
Selenium 14.2µg 18µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.595g 6%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.49mg 6%
Potassium 401mg 206mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.37mg 5%
Calories 149kcal 257kcal 5%
Phosphorus 153mg 116mg 5%
Fiber 2.1g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.55mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 1.5mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Carbs 33.06g 26.69g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Choline 23.2mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 30.96g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.308mg 0%
Lysine 0.273mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 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
Garlic 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
41%
Garlic
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.