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Fish sandwich vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and coleslaw

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, coleslaw has more vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 48% more.
  • Fish sandwiches have 68 times more vitamin B12 than coleslaw. Fish sandwiches have 0.68µg of vitamin B12, while coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than coleslaw.

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

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.7%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +480%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +943.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +421.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.54mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +983.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +156.6%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.671g

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.44g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Coleslaw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 13.6µg 70.9µg 48%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.01µg 28%
Protein 10.29g 0.95g 19%
Sodium 602mg 203mg 17%
Iron 1.5mg 0.22mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.026mg 15%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 14.6mg 14%
Phosphorus 116mg 20mg 14%
Folate 46µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.206mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 4mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.02mg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0.015mg 7%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.102mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.348g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 257kcal 153kcal 5%
Fiber 1g 1.9g 4%
Fats 12.45g 9.91g 4%
Magnesium 25mg 8mg 4%
Carbs 26.69g 14.89g 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.112mg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 28µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.599g 2%
Potassium 206mg 129mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.246mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 37mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.037g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 2.671g 0%
Fructose 1.47g 1.44g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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