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Lamb vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb and Fish sandwich?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Fish sandwich is higher in Manganese.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • Lamb has 9 times more Zinc than Fish sandwich. While Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, Fish sandwich has only 0.49mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fish sandwich is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types 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.
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +810.2%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Iron +25.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +810.2%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +195.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +195.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.3%
Contains more Fats +68.2%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Equal in Water - 48.44
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +138.3%
Contains more Fats +68.2%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Equal in Water - 48.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.4%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 24.52g 10.29g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 12.45g Lamb
Carbs 0g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 294kcal 257kcal Lamb
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.53g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 17mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.88mg 1.5mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 188mg 116mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 206mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 602mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.49mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.075mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 26.4µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.15mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.37mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.07mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.68µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.595g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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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