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Fish sandwich vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and meatball?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium and vitamin K, yet meatball is higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and choline.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 70% more.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2150%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +841.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.6%
~equal in Sodium ~550mg

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.9%

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.1%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.8%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.9%

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 Meatball
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Meatball DV% diff.
Copper 0.075mg 0.706mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.938mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.5µg 34%
Phosphorus 116mg 344mg 33%
Selenium 18µg 0.8µg 31%
Protein 10.29g 21g 21%
Fiber 1g 4.6g 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.8mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Choline 28.9mg 88.4mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 4.666g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.2mg 10%
Folate 46µg 78µg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 2.16mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.73mg 8%
Carbs 26.69g 8g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg 6%
Fats 12.45g 9g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.5mg 3%
Calories 257kcal 197kcal 3%
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.425g 2%
Sodium 602mg 550mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.5mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 2.188g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 37mg 25mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 180mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.