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

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and cream cheese

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, cream cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% more.
  • Fish sandwiches have 24 times more manganese than cream cheese. Fish sandwiches have 0.264mg of manganese, while cream cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +1263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2262.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +547.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5033.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
~equal in Choline ~27.2mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +383.5%
Contains more OtherOther +67.7%
Contains more FatsFats +176.6%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.2%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.949g 20.213g 83%
Vitamin A 6µg 308µg 34%
Fats 12.45g 34.44g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.483g 32%
Cholesterol 35mg 101mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.22µg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 0.11mg 17%
Selenium 18µg 8.6µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.023mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 8.907g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.091mg 13%
Sodium 602mg 314mg 13%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.011mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.1µg 10%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Protein 10.29g 6.15g 8%
Carbs 26.69g 5.52g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.23mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 97mg 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.018mg 6%
Calories 257kcal 350kcal 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 25mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.517mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.86mg 2%
Potassium 206mg 132mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Phosphorus 116mg 107mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 3.76g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Choline 28.9mg 27.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.