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Fish sandwich vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and pizza

  • Fish sandwiches are 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 for pizza is 15% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 2 times more vitamin B12 than pizza. Fish sandwiches contain 0.68µg of vitamin B12, while pizza contains 0.42µg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 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% 2% 11% 3% 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% 23% 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 +1050%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.681g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.39mg 15%
Calcium 37mg 188mg 15%
Phosphorus 116mg 216mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 2.48mg 12%
Folate 46µg 93µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.42µg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Saturated fat 1.949g 4.465g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.825mg 10%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin A 6µg 69µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 6.7µg 6%
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.36mg 4%
Fats 12.45g 9.69g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.195mg 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.105mg 3%
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg 3%
Protein 10.29g 11.39g 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.83mg 2%
Choline 28.9mg 16.4mg 2%
Carbs 26.69g 33.33g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.47g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 172mg 1%
Calories 257kcal 266kcal 0%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.4mg 0%
Net carbs 25.69g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 3.58g N/A
Sodium 602mg 598mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.241g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 2.608g 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.367g N/A

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
27%
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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