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Fish sandwich vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and monterey Jack

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily saturated fat needs 86% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Monterey Jack has 24 times less manganese than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches have 0.264mg of manganese, while monterey Jack has 0.011mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less cholesterol.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56, while the glycemic index of monterey Jack is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cheese, monterey.

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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 19% 224% 7.1% 27% 11% 82% 190% 78% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.3%
Contains more IronIron +108.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1916.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Sodium ~600mg

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% 66% 5.2% 9% 3.8% 90% 1.7% 13% 18% 104% 6.3% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +444%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.1%

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
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3825%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.9%
Contains more FatsFats +143.2%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.899 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +596%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Monterey Jack DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.949g 19.066g 78%
Calcium 37mg 746mg 71%
Phosphorus 116mg 444mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.899g 36%
Protein 10.29g 24.48g 28%
Fats 12.45g 30.28g 27%
Zinc 0.49mg 3mg 23%
Vitamin A 6µg 198µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.39mg 19%
Cholesterol 35mg 89mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.015mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 8.751g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.093mg 13%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.011mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 0.72mg 10%
Carbs 26.69g 0.68g 9%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.5µg 9%
Folate 46µg 18µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.83µg 6%
Selenium 18µg 14.5µg 6%
Calories 257kcal 373kcal 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.032mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Potassium 206mg 81mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.21mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 22IU 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.079mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 0.68g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0.5g N/A
Sodium 602mg 600mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0%
Threonine 0.871mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.344mg 0%
Lysine 2.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0%
Valine 1.635mg 0%
Histidine 0.859mg 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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Fish sandwich Monterey Jack
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
26%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients

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

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