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Oatmeal vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oatmeal and fish sandwiches different?

  • Oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin A, while fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin K.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 56% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Oatmeal contains 5 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Oatmeal contains 433IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 87IU.
  • Oatmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than fish sandwiches (56).

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 CalciumCalcium +116.2%
Contains more IronIron +297.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.9%
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +73.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.2%
Contains more FatsFats +815.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.7%
Contains more OtherOther +273.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +563.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1368.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Iron 5.96mg 1.5mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 6.257g 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 49mg 602mg 24%
Selenium 5µg 18µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.07mg 17%
Fats 1.36g 12.45g 17%
Protein 2.37g 10.29g 16%
Vitamin A 130µg 6µg 14%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.264mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 13.6µg 11%
Calories 68kcal 257kcal 9%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.949g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 2.595g 6%
Phosphorus 77mg 116mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.14mg 6%
Carbs 11.67g 26.69g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.21mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Choline 4.7mg 28.9mg 4%
Potassium 61mg 206mg 4%
Calcium 80mg 37mg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.55mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Folate 44µg 46µg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.075mg 1%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
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
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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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