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Sesame vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame and Fish sandwich different?

  • Sesame is higher than Fish sandwich in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 445% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Sesame contains 26 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, while Fish sandwich contains 37mg.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +2535.1%
Contains more Iron +870%
Contains more Magnesium +1304%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.2%
Contains more Potassium +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +1481.6%
Contains more Copper +5342.7%
Contains more Manganese +831.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +2535.1%
Contains more Iron +870%
Contains more Magnesium +1304%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.2%
Contains more Potassium +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +1481.6%
Contains more Copper +5342.7%
Contains more Manganese +831.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%

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.
Sesame
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1028.6%
Contains more Folate +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1028.6%
Contains more Folate +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.3%
Contains more Fats +299%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +932.8%
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
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
Contains more Protein +72.3%
Contains more Fats +299%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +932.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +622.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +622.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 17.73g 10.29g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 12.45g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 573kcal 257kcal Sesame
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.3g 3.53g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 1g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 37mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.5mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 25mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 116mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 206mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 602mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.49mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.075mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.264mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 18µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.21mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.14mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.15mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.07mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 46µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.08g Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 2.595g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 6.257g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Sesame
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/nutrients
  2. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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