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Pasta vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasta and Fish sandwich different?

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Polyunsaturated fat than Pasta.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish sandwich is 26% higher.
  • Pasta has less Saturated Fat.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties 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.
Pasta
Pasta
3
:
7
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.1%
Contains more Potassium +758.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.1%
Contains more Potassium +758.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
10
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Folate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +335%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Fish sandwich
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 Folate +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +335%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
4
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +99.8%
Contains more Fats +1085.7%
Contains more Other +587.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Fish sandwich
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 Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +99.8%
Contains more Fats +1085.7%
Contains more Other +587.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1992.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1358.5%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1992.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1358.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 5.15g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 1.05g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 24.93g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 131kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Pasta
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 6mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.14mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 63mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 24mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 6mg 602mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.49mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.075mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 20IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 6µg
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.14mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 64µg 46µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 35mg Pasta
Trans Fat 0.08g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 1.949g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.