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Rye vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rye and fish sandwiches?

  • Rye is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 101% more.
  • Rye has 15 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. While rye has 15.1g of fiber, fish sandwiches have only 1g.
  • The amount of sodium in rye is lower.
  • The glycemic index of rye is lower.

We used Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +389.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +876.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.5%

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.
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 EVitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +130.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 CarbsCarbs +184.2%
Contains more FatsFats +663.8%
Contains more WaterWater +357%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1147.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +715.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +650%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1236.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Rye Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.264mg 101%
Fiber 15.1g 1g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 6.257g 37%
Copper 0.367mg 0.075mg 32%
Phosphorus 332mg 116mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 2mg 602mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.37mg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 25mg 20%
Zinc 2.65mg 0.49mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.07mg 17%
Fats 1.63g 12.45g 17%
Carbs 75.86g 26.69g 16%
Iron 2.63mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 2.15mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.21mg 9%
Potassium 510mg 206mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.14mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.197g 1.949g 8%
Selenium 13.9µg 18µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 13.6µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 2.595g 6%
Calories 338kcal 257kcal 4%
Folate 38µg 46µg 2%
Fructose 0.11g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Protein 10.34g 10.29g 0%
Net carbs 60.76g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Choline 30.4mg 28.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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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