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Cheeseburger vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheeseburger and Fish sandwich

  • Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheeseburger is 23% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 5 times more Zinc than Fish sandwich. Cheeseburger contains 2.49mg of Zinc, while Fish sandwich contains 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
9
:
1
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Calcium +221.6%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +408.2%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Manganese +19.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Selenium - 18
Cheeseburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +221.6%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +408.2%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Manganese +19.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Selenium - 18

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.
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
8
:
4
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +223.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Cheeseburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.7%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +223.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
3
:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Equal in Other - 2.13
Cheeseburger
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
1
:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.4%
Cheeseburger
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
4
:
1
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.7%
Contains more Fructose +32%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +89.1%
Cheeseburger
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 Glucose +46.7%
Contains more Fructose +32%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 25.69g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 10.29g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 12.45g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 26.69g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 257kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 1.47g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 2g 1g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 37mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 1.5mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 116mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 515mg 602mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 0.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.075mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.264mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 18µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 87IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.21mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.14mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.15mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.37mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.07mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 46µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.68µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.473g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.595g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.002g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.