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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, and Vitamin B6, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • 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.
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +363.3%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Selenium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +363.3%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +12.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Selenium - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +385.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
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 B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +385.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Equal in Water - 48.44
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 Protein +47.4%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Equal in Water - 48.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.1%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +11.7%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Equal in Fructose - 1.47
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +11.7%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Equal in Fructose - 1.47

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
Net carbs 20.91g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 15.17g 10.29g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 22.21g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 244kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 1.47g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1g Roast beef sandwich
Calcium 55mg 37mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 2.64mg 1.5mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 116mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 224mg 206mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 0.49mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.075mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18.2µg 18µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 8IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish 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
Folate 51µg 46µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.68µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 35mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.399g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 2.595g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.002g Roast beef 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 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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
29%
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.

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