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Fish sandwich vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and veggie burgers

  • Fish sandwiches have less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 203% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +60.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
~equal in Sodium ~569mg

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +223.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +195.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.6%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more WaterWater +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.1%

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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +361.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1030.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Veggie burger
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 2.651mg 203%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 2.01µg 55%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.951mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.023g 28%
Folate 46µg 124µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.303mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4.9g 16%
Copper 0.075mg 0.2mg 14%
Phosphorus 116mg 206mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 2.41mg 11%
Protein 10.29g 15.7g 11%
Calcium 37mg 136mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.753mg 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 5mg 10%
Fats 12.45g 6.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.244mg 8%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 4.2µg 8%
Selenium 18µg 22.6µg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.26mg 7%
Calories 257kcal 177kcal 4%
Carbs 26.69g 14.27g 4%
Potassium 206mg 333mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 1.778g 2%
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.44g 2%
Choline 28.9mg 19.4mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0.13g 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.289mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Sodium 602mg 569mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 1.07g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.081g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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 Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

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

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