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Fish sandwich vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and arrowroot

  • Fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 73% more.
  • Arrowroot is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.4%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~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.
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%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +634.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6701.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Arrowroot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 46µg 338µg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.092g 41%
Selenium 18µg 0.7µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 26mg 25%
Fats 12.45g 0.2g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.266mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Protein 10.29g 4.24g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calories 257kcal 65kcal 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.039g 9%
Iron 1.5mg 2.22mg 9%
Potassium 206mg 454mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.004g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.059mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.143mg 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.121mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Carbs 26.69g 13.39g 4%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.174mg 4%
Phosphorus 116mg 98mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.693mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.292mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Fiber 1g 1.3g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.9mg 0%
Net carbs 25.69g 12.09g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Arrowroot
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
27%
Fish sandwich
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.