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Fish sandwich vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish sandwiches and yolk

  • The amount of choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in yolk is higher than in fish sandwiches.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 350% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +248.6%
Contains more IronIron +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8858.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1842.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +708.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +217.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +2738.1%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +643.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +113.2%
~equal in Water ~52.31g

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +352.3%

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
Yolk
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13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +566.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2000%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1142.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 35mg 1085mg 350%
Choline 28.9mg 820.2mg 144%
Selenium 18µg 56µg 69%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.95µg 53%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 2.99mg 52%
Vitamin A 6µg 381µg 42%
Phosphorus 116mg 390mg 39%
Saturated fat 1.949g 9.551g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.528mg 30%
Vitamin D 9IU 218IU 26%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 5.4µg 26%
Folate 46µg 146µg 25%
Sodium 602mg 48mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 11.738g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.35mg 22%
Fats 12.45g 26.54g 22%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.3mg 16%
Iron 1.5mg 2.73mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.58mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 4.204g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.024mg 13%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.7µg 11%
Protein 10.29g 15.86g 11%
Calcium 37mg 129mg 9%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.055mg 9%
Carbs 26.69g 3.59g 8%
Magnesium 25mg 5mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calories 257kcal 322kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.176mg 3%
Potassium 206mg 109mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 0.07g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 25.69g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.114g 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 Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1050mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

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

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