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Fish sandwich vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and hot chocolate

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, folate, and vitamin B12 in fish sandwiches is higher than in hot chocolate.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 28% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 68 times less vitamin K than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches have 13.6µg of vitamin K, while hot chocolate has 0.2µg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1930.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~197mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1516.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6700%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.3%
Contains more FatsFats +432.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.5%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%
Contains more WaterWater +70.2%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7348.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.6%

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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +8600%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.084g 41%
Selenium 18µg 2.7µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 44mg 24%
Fats 12.45g 2.34g 16%
Protein 10.29g 3.52g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.039mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.133mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.2µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.013mg 11%
Folate 46µg 5µg 10%
Calories 257kcal 77kcal 9%
Cholesterol 35mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.49µg 8%
Calcium 37mg 114mg 8%
Vitamin D 9IU 45IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.677g 5%
Vitamin A 6µg 51µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg 5%
Carbs 26.69g 10.74g 5%
Copper 0.075mg 0.103mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.182mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 0.01g 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.431g 2%
Choline 28.9mg 15.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.04mg 2%
Phosphorus 116mg 105mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.328mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 9.74g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Potassium 206mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 9.66g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 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 Hot chocolate
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%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.13g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

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