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Fish sandwich vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and sugar substitute

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B5, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 84% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 15 times more phosphorus than sugar substitute. Fish sandwiches contain 116mg of phosphorus, while sugar substitute contains 8mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +428.2%
Contains more IronIron +837.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +971.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2275.7%
~equal in Sodium ~572mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +399.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +430%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.6%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +237.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.09g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Sugar substitute
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 Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 37mg 879mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 42%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 28%
Fats 12.45g 0g 19%
Carbs 26.69g 84.77g 19%
Iron 1.5mg 0.16mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.015mg 16%
Protein 10.29g 2.06g 16%
Phosphorus 116mg 8mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Folate 46µg 12%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.022mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.015mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 9%
Copper 0.075mg 0.007mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.08mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 257kcal 347kcal 5%
Magnesium 25mg 6mg 5%
Potassium 206mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.015mg 4%
Fructose 1.47g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Sodium 602mg 572mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 4.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.