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Fish sandwich vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fish sandwiches and turkey meat

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, while turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 46% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 6 times less sodium than fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches contain 602mg of sodium, while turkey meat contains 103mg.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey meat is 0, 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 Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more IronIron +37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1785.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.4%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +343.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.5%
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.647g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 9.573mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.616mg 42%
Protein 10.29g 28.55g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.119g 28%
Cholesterol 35mg 109mg 25%
Sodium 602mg 103mg 22%
Selenium 18µg 29.8µg 21%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.48mg 18%
Phosphorus 116mg 223mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.02µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.045mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.948mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.014mg 11%
Choline 28.9mg 87.4mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.281mg 11%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Carbs 26.69g 0.06g 9%
Fats 12.45g 7.39g 8%
Iron 1.5mg 1.09mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calories 257kcal 189kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.07mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.075mg 0.093mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 2.155g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 30mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 239mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 15IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 0.101g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 2.647g 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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