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Fish sandwich vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and pineapple cake

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1 and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12733% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 9 times more vitamin B12 than pineapple cake. Fish sandwiches contain 0.68µg of vitamin B12, while pineapple cake contains 0.08µg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.2%
~equal in Fats ~12.1g

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.2%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 153mg 12733%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.08µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.282g 20%
Selenium 18µg 9.4µg 16%
Protein 10.29g 3.5g 14%
Sodium 602mg 319mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Calcium 37mg 120mg 8%
Carbs 26.69g 50.5g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.19mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 5.194g 6%
Vitamin A 6µg 62µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Folate 46µg 26µg 5%
Phosphorus 116mg 82mg 5%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.35mg 4%
Cholesterol 35mg 22mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.915g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.202mg 3%
Calories 257kcal 319kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.034mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 13mg 3%
Potassium 206mg 112mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.31mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.8g 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.156mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg 1%
Fats 12.45g 12.1g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 49.7g N/A
Iron 1.5mg 1.48mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.