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Fish sandwich vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and fish sauce

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin K, and iron, yet fish sauce is richer in magnesium and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 315% higher.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1557.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%

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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.313mg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.4%
Contains more FatsFats +124400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +633.2%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +849.3%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208466.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 602mg 7851mg 315%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.003g 42%
Magnesium 25mg 175mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.396mg 25%
Fats 12.45g 0.01g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.012mg 17%
Phosphorus 116mg 7mg 16%
Selenium 18µg 9.1µg 16%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Calories 257kcal 35kcal 11%
Protein 10.29g 5.06g 10%
Iron 1.5mg 0.78mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.003g 9%
Carbs 26.69g 3.64g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.48µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.057mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.002g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.118mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Choline 28.9mg 13.2mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.05mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Potassium 206mg 288mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.313mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Folate 46µg 51µg 1%
Calcium 37mg 43mg 1%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.233mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g 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 Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 7249mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.