Fish sandwich vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fish sandwiches and nachos
- Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and folate; however, nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 25% more than nachos.
- Fish sandwiches have 12 times more cholesterol than nachos. While fish sandwiches have 35mg of cholesterol, nachos have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of nachos is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +241.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +871.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +641.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 14.02g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.07µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4.08mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 8.6µg | 17% |
| Fats | 12.45g | 21.5g | 14% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 198mg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Protein | 10.29g | 4.32g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 0.63mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.75mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.2g | 9% |
| Folate | 46µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 5.04g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 19.3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 362mg | 5% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 343kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.187mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 34.91g | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 2.173g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 26.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | 4.343g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
