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Fish sandwich vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and caramel different?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin K; however, caramel is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for fish sandwiches is 29% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 24 times more manganese than caramel. While fish sandwiches contain 0.264mg of manganese, caramel contains only 0.011mg.
  • Caramel has less cholesterol.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Candies, caramels are the varieties used 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.
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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
~equal in Potassium ~214mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +655.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
Contains more CholineCholine +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.7%
Contains more FatsFats +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +469.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.5%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.9%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Caramel DV% diff.
Selenium 18µg 1.8µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.478g 19%
Carbs 26.69g 77g 17%
Iron 1.5mg 0.14mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.3µg 16%
Sodium 602mg 245mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.148mg 13%
Folate 46µg 4µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.011mg 11%
Protein 10.29g 4.6g 11%
Calcium 37mg 138mg 10%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.8µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.256mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.103mg 9%
Cholesterol 35mg 7mg 9%
Fats 12.45g 8.1g 7%
Calories 257kcal 382kcal 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.018mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.62mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 8mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 1.542g 3%
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.476g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 77g N/A
Potassium 206mg 214mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 65.5g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.44mg 0%
Phosphorus 116mg 114mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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 Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.