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Fish sandwich vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sandwich and Cottage cheese?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Folate, yet Cottage cheese is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Iron is 18% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cottage cheese is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types 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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
7
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +2042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +158.6%
Contains more Manganese +13100%
Contains more Selenium +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +2042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +158.6%
Contains more Manganese +13100%
Contains more Selenium +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%

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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
9
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2071.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Fish sandwich
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2071.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Fats +189.5%
Contains more Carbs +689.6%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Water +64.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.12
Fish sandwich
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
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +189.5%
Contains more Carbs +689.6%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Water +64.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4987%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4987%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
3
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Fish sandwich
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
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Cottage cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 3.38g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 12.45g 4.3g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 3.38g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 98kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 1.5mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 206mg 104mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.49mg 0.4mg Fish sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.029mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.002mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 9.7µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 3IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.027mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.099mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.046mg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 12µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.43µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.08g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.949g 1.718g Cottage cheese
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 0.778g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.123g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.