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Ice cream sandwich vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ice cream sandwich and fish sandwiches

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper and manganese; however, fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B1,2, iron, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for selenium, 27% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 3 times more copper than fish sandwiches. While ice cream sandwich has 0.254mg of copper, fish sandwiches have only 0.075mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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 +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more IronIron +476.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480.6%

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 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 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 AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +946.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +261.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 +39.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.9%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.6%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 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 -15.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.595g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sandwich Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ice cream sandwich Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 6.257g 27%
Selenium 3.1µg 18µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.68µg 26%
Sodium 129mg 602mg 21%
Copper 0.254mg 0.075mg 20%
Iron 0.26mg 1.5mg 16%
Protein 4.29g 10.29g 12%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 13.6µg 10%
Vitamin A 86µg 6µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.21mg 8%
Phosphorus 72mg 116mg 6%
Fats 8.57g 12.45g 6%
Cholesterol 21mg 35mg 5%
Calcium 86mg 37mg 5%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.264mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.15mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 8mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.07mg 3%
Folate 34µg 46µg 3%
Potassium 115mg 206mg 3%
Carbs 37.14g 26.69g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.37mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.317g 1.949g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Calories 237kcal 257kcal 1%
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.55mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 2.595g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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
Ice cream sandwich 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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.