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Table salt vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between table salt and fish sandwiches

  • Table salt has less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1659% more.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than table salt.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2475%
Contains more IronIron +354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +390%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17900%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +4585.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24120%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 602mg 1659%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.257g 42%
Selenium 0.1µg 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Protein 0g 10.29g 21%
Fats 0g 12.45g 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.21mg 18%
Phosphorus 0mg 116mg 17%
Iron 0.33mg 1.5mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.15mg 13%
Calories 0kcal 257kcal 13%
Folate 0µg 46µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.14mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 1.949g 9%
Carbs 0g 26.69g 9%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.264mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.37mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.595g 6%
Potassium 8mg 206mg 6%
Magnesium 1mg 25mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.075mg 5%
Choline 0mg 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g 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
Table salt Fish sandwich
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
0%
Table salt
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 38156mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.