Milk vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between milk and fish sandwiches?
- Milk is higher in calcium, yet fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, and folate.
- Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 27% more.
- Milk has 3 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While milk has 125mg of calcium, fish sandwiches have only 37mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of milk is lower.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 CalciumCalcium | +237.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +4900% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +650% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8700% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +445.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +866.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5400% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +950% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2211.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13500% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +63.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 6.257g | 41% |
Selenium | 3.3µg | 18µg | 27% |
Sodium | 44mg | 602mg | 24% |
Iron | 0.03mg | 1.5mg | 18% |
Fats | 0.97g | 12.45g | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
Protein | 3.37g | 10.29g | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 2.15mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.264mg | 11% |
Calories | 42kcal | 257kcal | 11% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 13.6µg | 11% |
Folate | 5µg | 46µg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 35mg | 10% |
Calcium | 125mg | 37mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.68µg | 9% |
Copper | 0.01mg | 0.075mg | 7% |
Carbs | 4.99g | 26.69g | 7% |
Saturated fat | 0.633g | 1.949g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 58µg | 6µg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 2.595g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 48IU | 9IU | 5% |
Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 95mg | 116mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 25mg | 3% |
Fructose | 0g | 1.47g | 2% |
Potassium | 150mg | 206mg | 2% |
Choline | 17.7mg | 28.9mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.99g | 25.69g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.2g | 3.53g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 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 | 0.027g | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater | +85.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1183.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +184% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
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 | -67.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +836.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17777.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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