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Potato vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potatoes and fish sandwiches?

  • Potatoes are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and iron.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 32% more.
  • Potatoes have 11 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. While potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, fish sandwiches have only 1.8mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches 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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
~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.
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +580%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.8%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.4µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 6mg 602mg 26%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 1.8mg 20%
Fats 0.09g 12.45g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.07mg 18%
Protein 2.05g 10.29g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.21mg 11%
Vitamin K 2µg 13.6µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.949g 9%
Calories 77kcal 257kcal 9%
Iron 0.81mg 1.5mg 9%
Folate 15µg 46µg 8%
Phosphorus 57mg 116mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.14mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.15mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 2.595g 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Potassium 425mg 206mg 6%
Fiber 2.1g 1g 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.55mg 4%
Choline 12.1mg 28.9mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 37mg 3%
Carbs 17.49g 26.69g 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.264mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.37mg 2%
Fructose 0.26g 1.47g 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.82g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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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 WaterWater +63.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +402%
Contains more FatsFats +13733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14797.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +287.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +465.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.