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Fish sandwich vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sandwiches and pistachios?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, yet pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 136% higher.
  • Pistachios contain less sodium.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +397.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +349%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.9%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1008.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.9%
Contains more FatsFats +264%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%
~equal in Carbs ~27.17g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +796.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.8%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +275%
Contains more FructoseFructose +512.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +411.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Pistachio
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.075mg 1.3mg 136%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 1.7mg 125%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.87mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 14.38g 54%
Phosphorus 116mg 490mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 23.257g 52%
Fats 12.45g 45.32g 51%
Manganese 0.264mg 1.2mg 41%
Fiber 1g 10.6g 38%
Iron 1.5mg 3.92mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 1mg 26%
Potassium 206mg 1025mg 24%
Magnesium 25mg 121mg 23%
Protein 10.29g 20.16g 20%
Selenium 18µg 7µg 20%
Saturated fat 1.949g 5.907g 18%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.2mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.86mg 15%
Calories 257kcal 560kcal 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calcium 37mg 105mg 7%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5.6mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 0.24g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 26µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Folate 46µg 51µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 26.69g 27.17g 0%
Net carbs 25.69g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 7.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

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

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