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Spaghetti vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spaghetti and Fish sandwich?

  • Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • Spaghetti contains less Sodium.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +368.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +368.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Protein +77.4%
Contains more Fats +1238.7%
Contains more Other +660.7%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Protein +77.4%
Contains more Fats +1238.7%
Contains more Other +660.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1880.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1819.3%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1880.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1819.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2900%
Contains more Fructose +4800%
Contains more Maltose +117.5%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2900%
Contains more Fructose +4800%
Contains more Maltose +117.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 25.69g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 0.93g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 30.86g 26.69g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.56g 3.53g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.5mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 58mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 44mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 1mg 602mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.49mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.075mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.264mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 18µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.06mg 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 0.02mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 7µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.08g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 1.949g Spaghetti
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 0.131g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 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
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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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