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Fish sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sandwich and Cheeseburger

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K, yet Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheeseburger is 23% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin K than Cheeseburger. Fish sandwich contains 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Cheeseburger contains 4.2µg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
1
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9
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
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 - 26
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Selenium - 19.6
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Cheeseburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
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 - 26
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Selenium - 19.6

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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
4
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8
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +223.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.52
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +223.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.52

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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3
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Other - 2.11
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
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
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Other - 2.11

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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4
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
Contains more Maltose +89.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.7%
Contains more Fructose +32%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Maltose +89.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.7%
Contains more Fructose +32%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.