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Fish sandwich vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and oatmeal different?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin K, while oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 56% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Oatmeal is lower in cholesterol.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than fish sandwiches (56).

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types were used 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.2%
Contains more IronIron +297.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.2%
Contains more FatsFats +815.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.7%
Contains more OtherOther +273.7%
Contains more WaterWater +73.5%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +563.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1368.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 1.5mg 5.96mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.426g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 49mg 24%
Selenium 18µg 5µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.29mg 17%
Fats 12.45g 1.36g 17%
Protein 10.29g 2.37g 16%
Vitamin A 6µg 130µg 14%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.558mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.4µg 11%
Calories 257kcal 68kcal 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.226g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.391g 6%
Phosphorus 116mg 77mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.215mg 6%
Carbs 26.69g 11.67g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.025mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.26mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Choline 28.9mg 4.7mg 4%
Potassium 206mg 61mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 80mg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.07mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.317mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Folate 46µg 44µg 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.066mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.62mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 9.97g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Oatmeal
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%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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