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Fish sandwich vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fish sandwiches and beetroot

  • Fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and phosphorus; however, beetroot is higher in folate.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 31% more than beetroot.
  • Beetroot has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Beets, 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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +543.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6700%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +172.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +137%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.067mg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +539.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7223.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.2%
Contains more OtherOther +97.2%
Contains more WaterWater +80.8%

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8009.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10328.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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 Beetroot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Beetroot DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.06g 41%
Selenium 18µg 0.7µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 78mg 23%
Fats 12.45g 0.17g 19%
Protein 10.29g 1.61g 17%
Folate 46µg 109µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.031mg 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 116mg 40mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.334mg 11%
Calories 257kcal 43kcal 11%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.027g 9%
Iron 1.5mg 0.8mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.04mg 8%
Fiber 1g 2.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.032g 6%
Carbs 26.69g 9.56g 6%
Potassium 206mg 325mg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.155mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4.9mg 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.329mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.04mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 16mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 6.76g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 6.76g N/A
Copper 0.075mg 0.075mg 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.067mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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 Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.922g)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.