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McChicken Sandwich vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McChicken Sandwich and Fish sandwich

  • McChicken Sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than McChicken Sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich has 2 times less Calcium than McChicken Sandwich. McChicken Sandwich has 88mg of Calcium, while Fish sandwich has 37mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich 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.
Contains more Calcium +137.8%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +137.8%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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 B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 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 B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 10.29
Equal in Fats - 12.45
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Equal in Water - 48.44
Equal in Other - 2.13
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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
Equal in Protein - 10.29
Equal in Fats - 12.45
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Equal in Water - 48.44
Equal in Other - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +31.3%
Contains more Glucose +16.5%
Contains more Maltose +102.3%
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +31.3%
Contains more Glucose +16.5%
Contains more Maltose +102.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.67g 25.69g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 10.29g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 12.45g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 26.69g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 273kcal 257kcal McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 1.47g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1g McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 37mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 1.5mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 139mg 116mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 173mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 624mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 0.49mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.075mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.358mg 0.264mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.21mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.14mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 2.15mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 35mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.079g 0.08g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.346g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 2.595g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McChicken Sandwich 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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.