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Fish sandwich vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sandwich and Chicken sandwich?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 35% more.
  • Fish sandwich has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. While Fish sandwich has 0.68µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken sandwich has only 0.13µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fish sandwich is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.5%
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Copper +11.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.5%
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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 A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23
Equal in Folate - 47
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.23
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Water - 48.94
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Equal in Water - 48.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.123
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.123

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +51.9%
Contains more Fructose +51.5%
Contains more Maltose +19.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +51.9%
Contains more Fructose +51.5%
Contains more Maltose +19.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 19.49g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 12.45g 11.19g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 20.89g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 250kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.97g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 3.64g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 37mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 206mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 602mg 753mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.067mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.219mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 32IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 5IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 46µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.13µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8.5µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 35mg
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.123g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.177g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 2.884g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.009g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.197g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Chicken 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
29%
Fish sandwich
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (35 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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