Fish sandwich vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish sandwiches and potato salad different?
- Fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fish sandwiches is 28% higher.
- Fish sandwiches contain 7 times more folate than potato salad. While fish sandwiches contain 46µg of folate, potato salad contains only 7µg.
- Fish sandwiches have less cholesterol.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index (45) than fish sandwiches (56).
Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties used 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +161.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +339% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +57.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +455.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +284% |
Contains more FatsFats | +51.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +56.9% |
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Other
~1.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.48g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0µg | 28% |
Selenium | 18µg | 4.1µg | 25% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 3.737g | 17% |
Protein | 10.29g | 2.68g | 15% |
Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.077mg | 11% |
Iron | 1.5mg | 0.65mg | 11% |
Cholesterol | 35mg | 68mg | 11% |
Folate | 46µg | 7µg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 116mg | 52mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 10mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
Fats | 12.45g | 8.2g | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
Calories | 257kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
Carbs | 26.69g | 11.17g | 5% |
Copper | 0.075mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.534mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 32µg | 3% |
Sodium | 602mg | 529mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
Calcium | 37mg | 19mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.949g | 1.429g | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 9IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 206mg | 254mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 25.69g | 9.87g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.53g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 2.48g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 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 |
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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%

13%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)