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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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.
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%
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

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
19% 32% 49%
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.
Fish sandwich Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Potato salad DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.