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Fish sandwich vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and gratin different?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and folate, while gratin is higher in copper, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 28% more than gratin.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 7 times more selenium than gratin. Fish sandwiches contain 18µg of selenium, while gratin contains 2.7µg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types were used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +134.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
~equal in Other ~2.08g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2167%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Gratin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.276g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Selenium 18µg 2.7µg 28%
Saturated fat 1.949g 4.733g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.064mg 12%
Iron 1.5mg 0.64mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Protein 10.29g 5.06g 10%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 9.9mg 9%
Folate 46µg 11µg 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.174mg 8%
Calcium 37mg 119mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.993mg 7%
Sodium 602mg 433mg 7%
Fats 12.45g 7.59g 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 64µg 6%
Calories 257kcal 132kcal 6%
Potassium 206mg 396mg 6%
Carbs 26.69g 11.27g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.161mg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.116mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 2.149g 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 116mg 113mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.387mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.784g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.