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Fish sandwich vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and smoothie

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, and potassium; however, smoothie has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 25% more.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than smoothie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +758.3%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.1%

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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +743.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.1%
Contains more OtherOther +526.5%
Contains more WaterWater +86.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Smoothie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 42%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 24.5mg 25%
Sodium 602mg 29mg 25%
Fats 12.45g 0g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.24µg 18%
Protein 10.29g 1.22g 18%
Phosphorus 116mg 17%
Iron 1.5mg 0.15mg 17%
Folate 46µg 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Calories 257kcal 37kcal 11%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.816mg 8%
Copper 0.075mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 6%
Carbs 26.69g 8.16g 6%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Potassium 206mg 24mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 8.16g N/A
Calcium 37mg 41mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 7.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Smoothie
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
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.