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Fish sandwich vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and béchamel sauce

  • The amount of selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, and folate in fish sandwiches is higher than in béchamel sauce.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 27% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Béchamel sauce has 23 times less vitamin K than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches have 13.6µg of vitamin K, while béchamel sauce has 0.6µg.
  • Béchamel sauce contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +445.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%

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.
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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.339mg

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% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.9%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +294.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.67g

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 Béchamel sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.586g 31%
Selenium 18µg 3.3µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.3µg 16%
Iron 1.5mg 0.21mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.055mg 13%
Protein 10.29g 3.77g 13%
Sodium 602mg 328mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.261mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.024mg 10%
Fats 12.45g 6.73g 9%
Cholesterol 35mg 8mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 126mg 9%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Calories 257kcal 105kcal 8%
Copper 0.075mg 0.013mg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 73µg 7%
Carbs 26.69g 7.4g 6%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg 5%
Vitamin D 9IU 49IU 5%
Fiber 1g 0.1g 4%
Choline 28.9mg 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.184mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.041mg 2%
Phosphorus 116mg 101mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.339mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.8mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.42mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 163mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.152g 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 4.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 2.67g 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
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?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.