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Fish sandwich vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and cauliflower

  • Fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, cauliflower is richer in vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily vitamin C needs 52% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Cauliflower contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cauliflower, 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.3%

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +435.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4346.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +437%
Contains more OtherOther +180.3%
Contains more WaterWater +90.1%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7532.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20083.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +27.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +51.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.8mg 48.2mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.031g 42%
Selenium 18µg 0.6µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 30mg 25%
Fats 12.45g 0.28g 19%
Protein 10.29g 1.92g 17%
Iron 1.5mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.05mg 13%
Calories 257kcal 25kcal 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 116mg 44mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.507mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.184mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.13g 8%
Carbs 26.69g 4.97g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.034g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.667mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.06mg 6%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.155mg 5%
Copper 0.075mg 0.039mg 4%
Fiber 1g 2g 4%
Potassium 206mg 299mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 44.3mg 3%
Folate 46µg 57µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 15.5µg 2%
Calcium 37mg 22mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 1.47g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.91g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.819g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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