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Fish sandwich vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fish sandwiches and filo

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12 and vitamin K; however, filo is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, and manganese.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 28% more than filo.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Phyllo dough.

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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%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +114%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
~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%
Filo
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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% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +444%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.3%

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
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more FatsFats +107.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.1%

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
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.3%

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 Filo
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Filo DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.923g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.541mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Iron 1.5mg 3.21mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.341mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.073mg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Folate 46µg 88µg 11%
Fats 12.45g 6g 10%
Selenium 18µg 23.3µg 10%
Carbs 26.69g 52.6g 9%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.476mg 9%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.5µg 9%
Phosphorus 116mg 75mg 6%
Protein 10.29g 7.1g 6%
Sodium 602mg 483mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 6.9mg 4%
Potassium 206mg 74mg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.9g 4%
Calcium 37mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.101mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.03mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.47g 2%
Calories 257kcal 299kcal 2%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.302mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 3.149g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0.18g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Filo
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
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/nutrients

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

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