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Icing vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between icing and fish sandwiches

  • Icing has more vitamin B2; however, fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 33% more than icing.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 2 times less vitamin B2 than icing. Icing contains 0.302mg of vitamin B2, while fish sandwiches contain 0.14mg.
  • Icing has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 -69.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505.9%
Contains more IronIron +837.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17900%

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.
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +1156.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~13.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +221.4%
Contains more OtherOther +163%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 +87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Protein 0g 10.29g 21%
Sodium 184mg 602mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.21mg 17%
Iron 0.16mg 1.5mg 17%
Phosphorus 18mg 116mg 14%
Carbs 67.89g 26.69g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.15mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.14mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 6.257g 11%
Manganese 0mg 0.264mg 11%
Folate 8µg 46µg 10%
Calories 418kcal 257kcal 8%
Copper 0mg 0.075mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.55mg 7%
Fats 16.23g 12.45g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 2.595g 6%
Magnesium 1mg 25mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.37mg 6%
Potassium 34mg 206mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.974g 1.949g 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Choline 2.3mg 28.9mg 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 3mg 37mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 67.89g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin K 13µg 13.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
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
Icing 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
12%
Icing
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.