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Fish sandwich vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and saffron

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1224% more.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +956%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +736.9%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +337.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10660.6%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4388.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +112.8%
Contains more WaterWater +307.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +155.9%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +504.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%

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 Saffron
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.264mg 28.408mg 1224%
Iron 1.5mg 11.1mg 120%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 80.8mg 88%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 1.01mg 72%
Magnesium 25mg 264mg 57%
Potassium 206mg 1724mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.067g 28%
Copper 0.075mg 0.328mg 28%
Selenium 18µg 5.6µg 23%
Sodium 602mg 148mg 20%
Phosphorus 116mg 252mg 19%
Carbs 26.69g 65.37g 13%
Fiber 1g 3.9g 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Folate 46µg 93µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.267mg 10%
Fats 12.45g 5.85g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.115mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 111mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.09mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.429g 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.46mg 4%
Calories 257kcal 310kcal 3%
Protein 10.29g 11.43g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 27µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.586g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
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 0.006g 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 Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.