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Fish sandwich vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and crackers

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 46% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.3%
Contains more IronIron +168.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +201%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more WaterWater +1442.7%
Contains more FatsFats +112.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +155.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +406.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +81.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin K 13.6µg 69.3µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 13.137g 46%
Iron 1.5mg 4.03mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.456mg 24%
Fats 12.45g 26.43g 22%
Selenium 18µg 6.7µg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Phosphorus 116mg 248mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.416mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 3.03mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.949g 5.562g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.352mg 14%
Calories 257kcal 510kcal 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Carbs 26.69g 61.3g 12%
Folate 46µg 92µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 6.553g 10%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.491mg 10%
Calcium 37mg 120mg 8%
Protein 10.29g 6.64g 7%
Sodium 602mg 726mg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 9.6mg 4%
Potassium 206mg 118mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.104mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0.29g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.417mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 59g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 8.18g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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