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Fish sandwich vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and coffee

  • Fish sandwiches are richer than coffee in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for fish sandwiches is 33% higher.
  • Coffee contains less cholesterol.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
Coffee
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.4%
Contains more IronIron +14900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3650%
Contains more ZincZinc +2350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3766.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1047.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Coffee
Coffee
0
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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1025.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1011.5%

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
Coffee
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8475%
Contains more FatsFats +62150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +353.2%
Contains more WaterWater +105.2%

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
Coffee
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +625600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Coffee DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.001g 42%
Selenium 18µg 0µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 2mg 26%
Protein 10.29g 0.12g 20%
Iron 1.5mg 0.01mg 19%
Fats 12.45g 0.02g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.014mg 16%
Phosphorus 116mg 3mg 16%
Calories 257kcal 1kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.191mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Folate 46µg 2µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg 11%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.023mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.002g 9%
Carbs 26.69g 0g 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0.002mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.015g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 2.6mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.076mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.001mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 3mg 5%
Potassium 206mg 49mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.01mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.02mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 37mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.254mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 0g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
1%
Coffee

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 - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee 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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.