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Fish sandwich vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and french toast

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and polyunsaturated fat, yet french toast is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for french toast is 27% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than french toast. Fish sandwiches contain 6.257g of polyunsaturated fat, while french toast contains 2.594g.
  • French toast contains less sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a lower glycemic index than french toast.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.204mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg
~equal in Folate ~43µg

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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
~equal in Carbs ~25g

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich French toast DV% diff.
Cholesterol 35mg 116mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.594g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.31µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.321mg 14%
Vitamin A 6µg 124µg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calcium 37mg 100mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 4.524g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Protein 10.29g 7.7g 5%
Sodium 602mg 479mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.723g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Selenium 18µg 20.1µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.549mg 4%
Fats 12.45g 10.8g 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.188mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.628mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 1.67mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg 2%
Copper 0.075mg 0.058mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.67mg 2%
Potassium 206mg 134mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Folate 46µg 43µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.204mg 1%
Carbs 26.69g 25g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Calories 257kcal 229kcal 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 25g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 116mg 117mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.074mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.01g 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 French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.