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Fish sandwich vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish sandwich and McFlurry

  • Fish sandwich has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, however, McFlurry is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 24% more than McFlurry.
  • Fish sandwich has 15 times more Vitamin B3 than McFlurry. While Fish sandwich has 2.15mg of Vitamin B3, McFlurry has only 0.139mg.
  • McFlurry has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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
5
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4
McFlurry
McFlurry
Contains more Iron +455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Contains more Manganese +473.9%
Contains more Calcium +264.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 208
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
McFlurry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Contains more Manganese +473.9%
Contains more Calcium +264.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 208

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
9
:
3
McFlurry
McFlurry
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.3%
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%
McFlurry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
3
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2
McFlurry
McFlurry
Contains more Protein +156%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 26.82
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
McFlurry
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +156%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 26.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
3
:
0
McFlurry
McFlurry
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2118.8%
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
McFlurry
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2118.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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2
McFlurry
McFlurry
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +600%
Contains more Maltose +210.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
McFlurry
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +600%
Contains more Maltose +210.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 McFlurry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 26.62g McFlurry
Protein 10.29g 4.02g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 6.46g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 26.82g McFlurry
Calories 257kcal 177kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.21g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 24.37g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 0.2g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 135mg McFlurry
Iron 1.5mg 0.27mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 17mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 116mg
Potassium 206mg 208mg McFlurry
Sodium 602mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.49mg 0.54mg McFlurry
Copper 0.075mg 0.044mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.046mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.051mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.139mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.053mg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 16mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.281g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.402g 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 1.67g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.282g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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

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Fish sandwich McFlurry
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
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.