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Fish sandwich vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and eggs

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B3, yet eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 214% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 34 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. Fish sandwiches contain 2.15mg of vitamin B3, while eggs contain 0.064mg.
  • Eggs contain less sodium.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.1%

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%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3259.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2383.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +916.6%
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2283%
Contains more OtherOther +99.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +54%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.075mg 2mg 214%
Cholesterol 35mg 373mg 113%
Choline 28.9mg 293.8mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.414g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.513mg 29%
Selenium 18µg 30.8µg 23%
Sodium 602mg 124mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.398mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.11µg 18%
Vitamin A 6µg 149µg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.064mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.066mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.3µg 11%
Vitamin D 9IU 87IU 10%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.2µg 10%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.026mg 10%
Carbs 26.69g 1.12g 9%
Phosphorus 116mg 172mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.949g 3.267g 6%
Calories 257kcal 155kcal 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.05mg 5%
Protein 10.29g 12.58g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 4.077g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.121mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.19mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.03mg 3%
Fats 12.45g 10.61g 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 206mg 126mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 50mg 1%
Folate 46µg 44µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.038g 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 Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients

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

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