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Potato vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato and Fish sandwich?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.
  • Potato has 11 times more Vitamin C than Fish sandwich. While Potato has 19.7mg of Vitamin C, Fish sandwich has only 1.8mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato is lower.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Selenium +4400%
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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4250%
Contains more Vitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +580%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4250%
Contains more Vitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +580%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Protein +402%
Contains more Fats +13733.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Other +90.2%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Water +63.6%
Contains more Protein +402%
Contains more Fats +13733.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Other +90.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14797.6%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14797.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +287.1%
Contains more Fructose +465.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +287.1%
Contains more Fructose +465.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 2.05g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 0.09g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 17.49g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 77kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.82g 3.53g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 1g Potato
Calcium 12mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.81mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 57mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 425mg 206mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 602mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg Fish sandwich
Copper 0.11mg 0.075mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 2IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 19.7mg 1.8mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.07mg Potato
Folate 15µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 2µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.08g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 1.949g Potato
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 0.002g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 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
Potato Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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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