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Roast beef sandwich vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roast beef sandwich and Fish sandwich?

  • Roast beef sandwich is richer in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Zinc is 16% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sandwich. Roast beef sandwich has 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sandwich has 0.07mg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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 +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +76%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Sodium ~602mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +385.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.2%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 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 GlucoseGlucose +11.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +14.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.47g
~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.
Roast beef sandwich Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 244kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 15.17g 10.29g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 20.91g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 55mg 37mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 206mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.5mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.075mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.49mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 116mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.21mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.14mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 2.15mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.07mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.68µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 51µg 46µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 32.4mg 28.9mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 2.595g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.47g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich 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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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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