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Fish sandwich vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and cucumber

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate in fish sandwiches is higher than in cucumber.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 32% more than cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains less cholesterol.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.1%
Contains more IronIron +435.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%
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%
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 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2093.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.6%

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1483.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11218.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +460.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.6%

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
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19453.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

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
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +57.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +69%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +8600%
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 Cucumber
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 Cucumber DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.032g 42%
Selenium 18µg 0.3µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 2mg 26%
Fats 12.45g 0.11g 19%
Protein 10.29g 0.65g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.027mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 0.28mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.098mg 13%
Phosphorus 116mg 24mg 13%
Calories 257kcal 15kcal 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Folate 46µg 7µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.037g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.033mg 8%
Carbs 26.69g 3.63g 8%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.079mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.005g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 6mg 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.041mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.259mg 2%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 16.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 206mg 147mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.47g 0.87g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g 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 0g 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 Cucumber
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
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
8%
Cucumber

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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients

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

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