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Fish sandwich vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and tamarind?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin K, yet tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 30% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tamarind is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Tamarinds, raw types 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +390%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1284.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.9%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +385.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +236%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.938mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg

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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1975%
Contains more WaterWater +54.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1333.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10505.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Tamarind DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.059g 41%
Selenium 18µg 1.3µg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 28mg 25%
Fats 12.45g 0.6g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.428mg 18%
Iron 1.5mg 2.8mg 16%
Fiber 1g 5.1g 16%
Magnesium 25mg 92mg 16%
Protein 10.29g 2.8g 15%
Carbs 26.69g 62.5g 12%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Potassium 206mg 628mg 12%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.8µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.272g 8%
Folate 46µg 14µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.181g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.143mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.1mg 4%
Choline 28.9mg 8.6mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 74mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.1mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3.5mg 2%
Calories 257kcal 239kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.152mg 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.086mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.938mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 38.8g N/A
Phosphorus 116mg 113mg 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.