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Fish sandwich vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fish sandwiches and espresso

  • Fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and folate; however, espresso is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 33% more than espresso.
  • Espresso has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more IronIron +1053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1557.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1011.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.2%

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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8475%
Contains more FatsFats +6816.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1498.2%
Contains more OtherOther +826.1%
Contains more WaterWater +101.9%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6701.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

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 Espresso
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 Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 0mg 212mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.092g 41%
Selenium 18µg 0µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 14mg 26%
Protein 10.29g 0.12g 20%
Fats 12.45g 0.18g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 5.207mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.001mg 17%
Iron 1.5mg 0.13mg 17%
Phosphorus 116mg 7mg 16%
Magnesium 25mg 80mg 13%
Calories 257kcal 9kcal 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Folate 46µg 1µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.1µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.05mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.092g 8%
Carbs 26.69g 1.67g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.028mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 2.6mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.002mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 37mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.01mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.177mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.05mg 3%
Potassium 206mg 115mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 1.67g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
10%
Espresso

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?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.