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Fish sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish sandwich and McGriddles

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, however, McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 29% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than McGriddles. While Fish sandwich has 0.68µg of Vitamin B12, McGriddles have only 0.27µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.42
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +70.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.42
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.384
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.384

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Fats +42.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Other +16%
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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Fats +42.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Other +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.3%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Maltose +81.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +225.8%
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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Maltose +81.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +225.8%
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 McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 10.29g 8.41g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 26.69g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 257kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 1.47g 0.14g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 11.23g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1g
Calcium 37mg 63mg McGriddles
Iron 1.5mg 1.42mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 206mg 145mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 737mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Copper 0.075mg 0.079mg McGriddles
Manganese 0.264mg 0.198mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU 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 0mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.209mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.108mg McGriddles
Folate 46µg 37µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.27µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 24mg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.956g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 5.435g 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 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.591g 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 McGriddles
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
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.486g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

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