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Sweet potato vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sweet potato and Fish sandwich

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Fish sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 78% more.
  • Sweet potato has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sandwich. Sweet potato has 0.209mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sandwich has 0.07mg.
  • Sweet potato is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
3
:
6
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +145.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +101.3%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +145.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
4
:
8
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +16206.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Fish sandwich
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 +16206.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +655.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
4
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Protein +555.4%
Contains more Fats +24800%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Fish sandwich
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 Water +59.5%
Contains more Protein +555.4%
Contains more Fats +24800%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44592.9%
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44592.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
2
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Fructose +110%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sweet potato
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Fish sandwich
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 +25%
Contains more Fructose +110%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 1.57g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 0.05g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 20.12g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 86kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 4.18g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 3g 1g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.61mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 47mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 337mg 206mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 602mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg Fish sandwich
Copper 0.151mg 0.075mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 0.6µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 14187IU 87IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 2.4mg 1.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.37mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 1.8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.08g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.949g Sweet potato
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 0.001g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.931g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.