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Fish sandwich vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and chocolate brownie different?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate brownie is richer in copper, vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate brownie is 35% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 4 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie. While fish sandwiches contain 0.68µg of vitamin B12, chocolate brownie contains only 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate brownie has less sodium.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index (42) than fish sandwiches (56).

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.1%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +417.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +98%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.3%

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.3%

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66%
Contains more WaterWater +284.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +133.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.1%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +317.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Copper 0.075mg 0.388mg 35%
Fats 12.45g 29.1g 26%
Saturated fat 1.949g 7.319g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.16µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 9.412g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 10.839g 21%
Vitamin A 6µg 176µg 19%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.587mg 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 73mg 13%
Selenium 18µg 11.5µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Sodium 602mg 343mg 11%
Calories 257kcal 466kcal 10%
Carbs 26.69g 50.2g 8%
Protein 10.29g 6.2g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.982mg 7%
Magnesium 25mg 53mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.141mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.97mg 4%
Folate 46µg 29µg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.84mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.19mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.094mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg 2%
Phosphorus 116mg 132mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.328mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 176mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.006g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.