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Fish sandwich vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and potatoes?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and iron, yet potatoes are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 32% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in potatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw types 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +580%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.7%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Potato DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.042g 41%
Selenium 18µg 0.4µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 6mg 26%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 19.7mg 20%
Fats 12.45g 0.09g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.298mg 18%
Protein 10.29g 2.05g 16%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.081mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.025g 9%
Calories 257kcal 77kcal 9%
Iron 1.5mg 0.81mg 9%
Folate 46µg 15µg 8%
Phosphorus 116mg 57mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.032mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.061mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.002g 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Potassium 206mg 425mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.1g 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.01mg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 12.1mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 12mg 3%
Carbs 26.69g 17.49g 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.295mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0.26g 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 15.39g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 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

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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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +402%
Contains more FatsFats +13733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.2%
Contains more WaterWater +63.6%

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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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14797.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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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95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +287.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +465.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.