Fish sandwich vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fish sandwich and McDonald's Cheeseburger different?
- Fish sandwich is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Calcium 13% more than Fish sandwich.
- Fish sandwich contains 18 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Fish sandwich contains 6.257g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 0.355g.
- Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar.
Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types were used 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.
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Magnesium
+25%
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Manganese
+14.8%
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Calcium
+351.4%
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Iron
+56.7%
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Phosphorus
+20.7%
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Zinc
+289.8%
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Copper
+29.3%
Equal in Potassium - 200
Equal in Sodium - 626
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Magnesium
+25%
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Manganese
+14.8%
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Calcium
+351.4%
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Iron
+56.7%
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Phosphorus
+20.7%
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Zinc
+289.8%
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Copper
+29.3%
Equal in Potassium - 200
Equal in Sodium - 626
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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Vitamin C
+200%
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Vitamin A
+179.3%
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Vitamin B2
+85.7%
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Vitamin B3
+87.3%
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Folate
+28.3%
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Vitamin B12
+26.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
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Vitamin C
+200%
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Vitamin A
+179.3%
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Vitamin B2
+85.7%
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Vitamin B3
+87.3%
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Folate
+28.3%
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Vitamin B12
+26.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.223
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+26%
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Other
+14.1%
Equal in Fats - 11.79
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Equal in Water - 45
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
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Protein
+26%
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Other
+14.1%
Equal in Fats - 11.79
Equal in Carbs - 27.81
Equal in Water - 45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1662.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.9%
Saturated Fat:
1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.257 g
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
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Saturated Fat
-56.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1662.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+67.5%
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Fructose
+76.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.84
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+67.5%
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Fructose
+76.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.84
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 25.69g | 26.71g |
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| Protein | 10.29g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 12.45g | 11.79g |
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| Carbs | 26.69g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 263kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.47g | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 3.53g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 116mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 206mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 602mg | 626mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 18µg |
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| Vitamin A | 87IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.86µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.6µg |
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| Cholesterol | 35mg | 35mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.08g | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.949g | 4.435g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.595g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 0.355g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.486g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.