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Fish sandwich vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and grapefruit?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B1,2, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet grapefruit is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 33% more.
  • The amount of sodium in grapefruit is lower.
  • The glycemic index of grapefruit is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types in this article.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains more IronIron +1775%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +953.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +866.7%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1236.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8792.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.4%
Contains more OtherOther +475.7%
Contains more WaterWater +81.8%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17280.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +20.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Grapefruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.036g 41%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 31.2mg 33%
Selenium 18µg 0.1µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 0mg 26%
Fats 12.45g 0.14g 19%
Protein 10.29g 0.77g 19%
Iron 1.5mg 0.08mg 18%
Phosphorus 116mg 18mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.043mg 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.204mg 12%
Calories 257kcal 42kcal 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.022mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.021g 9%
Folate 46µg 13µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.031mg 8%
Vitamin A 6µg 58µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.02g 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.032mg 5%
Carbs 26.69g 10.66g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 7.7mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 9mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.13mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 206mg 135mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.262mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 6.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%
Fructose 1.47g 1.77g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients

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

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