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Mustard vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mustard and fish sandwiches

  • Mustard has more selenium, fiber, and manganese, while fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 4 times less fiber than mustard. Mustard contains 4g of fiber, while fish sandwiches contain 1g.
  • The amount of sodium in fish sandwiches is lower.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mustard is 32, while the glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +92%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +871.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +29%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 WaterWater +72.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.1%
Contains more FatsFats +272.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +357.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +708.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 42% 25%
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +155.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +539.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 6.257g 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Selenium 33.5µg 18µg 28%
Sodium 1104mg 602mg 22%
Fats 3.34g 12.45g 14%
Protein 3.74g 10.29g 13%
Fiber 4g 1g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 7µg 46µg 10%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13.6µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.15mg 10%
Calories 60kcal 257kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.949g 8%
Carbs 5.83g 26.69g 7%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.264mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.14mg 5%
Magnesium 48mg 25mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.21mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 37mg 3%
Fructose 0.23g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.37mg 2%
Choline 22.4mg 28.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 2.595g 1%
Iron 1.61mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.55mg 1%
Phosphorus 108mg 116mg 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 3.53g N/A
Copper 0.074mg 0.075mg 0%
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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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