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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains more Calcium +408.1%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 598
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains more Calcium +408.1%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 598

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +103%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +103%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +102.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Other +13.6%
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
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 Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Other +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +47%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +20.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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 Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +47%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +20.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 25.69g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 10.29g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 12.45g 9.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 257kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1.47g 1g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 3.58g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 37mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.5mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 206mg 172mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 0.49mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.075mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.264mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 87IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.4mg Fish sandwich
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
Folate 46µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.42µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 6.7µg 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
Cholesterol 35mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.241g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.465g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.004g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.681g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.367g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.175g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Fish sandwich
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.