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Fish sandwich vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sandwich and Pizza

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Pizza is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Pizza is 15% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pizza. Fish sandwich contains 0.68µg of Vitamin B12, while Pizza contains 0.42µg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Sodium ~598mg

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% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.608g

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +47%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +20.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Pizza Opinion
Calories 257kcal 266kcal Pizza
Protein 10.29g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 12.45g 9.69g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.4mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 26.69g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg Pizza
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 206mg 172mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 3.53g 3.58g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.075mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.49mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 116mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 602mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 87IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 6µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.42µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 6.7µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.241g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg 16.4mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.465g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.681g Fish sandwich
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1.47g 1g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.004g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.175g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.367g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Pizza
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
28%
Fish sandwich
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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