Fish sandwich vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fish sandwiches and ricotta
- Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, and folate, while ricotta has more calcium.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% higher.
- Ricotta contains 44 times less manganese than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches contain 0.264mg of manganese, while ricotta contains 0.006mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +459.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1967.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1136.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.3% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +778% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
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Protein
~11.26g
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Fats
~12.98g
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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1525.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 0.385g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 8.295g | 29% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 84mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.013mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 0.104mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.006mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 3.04g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 158mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 14.5µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 3.627g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.29g | 11.26g | 2% |
| Fats | 12.45g | 12.98g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 10IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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 |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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