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Fish sandwich vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sandwich and McDonald's Quarter Pounder different?

  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat than Fish sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 25% higher.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER are the varieties 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.
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +127%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +449%
Contains more Copper +42.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 124
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 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +127%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +449%
Contains more Copper +42.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 124

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 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%
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 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Contains more Protein +37%
Equal in Fats - 11.55
Equal in Water - 50.37
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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Contains more Protein +37%
Equal in Fats - 11.55
Equal in Water - 50.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2111%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.9%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2111%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +19.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +59.2%
Contains more Fructose +49.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +19.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +59.2%
Contains more Fructose +49.7%
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 McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 20.57g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 12.45g 11.55g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 22.17g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 244kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 3.53g 5.13g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.6g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 37mg 84mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 1.5mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 124mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 206mg 227mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 602mg 427mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 0.49mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.075mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.264mg 0.199mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 56IU 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 0.9mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.183mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 39mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.724g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.008g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.202g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.283g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
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 ($)
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.

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. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/nutrients

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

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