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Fish sandwich vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sandwich and Caramel different?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin K, however, Caramel is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Fish sandwich is 29% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 24 times more Manganese than Caramel. While Fish sandwich contains 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.
Contains more Iron +971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Equal in Potassium - 214
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +971.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Equal in Potassium - 214

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1352.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.7%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +469.9%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +188.5%
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 Protein +123.7%
Contains more Fats +53.7%
Contains more Water +469.9%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +188.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.9%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 77g Caramel
Protein 10.29g 4.6g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 8.1g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 77g Caramel
Calories 257kcal 382kcal Caramel
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 65.5g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 0g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.5mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 17mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 114mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 602mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 0.49mg 0.44mg Fish sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.018mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.011mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 1.8µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 42IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.46mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.103mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.148mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 4µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 1.8µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 35mg 7mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.08g Caramel
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.476g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 1.542g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.478g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)

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.