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Fish sandwich vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sandwich and Wendy's hamburger

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wendy's hamburger is 32% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Wendy's hamburger. Fish sandwich contains 6.257g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Wendy's hamburger contains 1.55g.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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
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5
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +404.1%
Contains more Copper +85.3%
Equal in Calcium - 34
Equal in Potassium - 195
Equal in Selenium - 18.2
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Wendy's hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.2%
Contains more Iron +82%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +404.1%
Contains more Copper +85.3%
Equal in Calcium - 34
Equal in Potassium - 195
Equal in Selenium - 18.2

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
7
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5
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Vitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.336
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%
Wendy's hamburger
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% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.336

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Water +20.6%
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
Wendy's hamburger
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Water +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Wendy's hamburger
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Fructose +11.4%
Contains more Maltose +295.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14
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
Wendy's hamburger
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +11.4%
Contains more Maltose +295.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14

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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 15.52g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 12.45g 10.6g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 16.82g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 213kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.47g 1.32g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1g 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 37mg 34mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 103mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 195mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 0.49mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.075mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.264mg 0.187mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 87IU 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 0.5mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.336mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.114mg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 13.6µg 9µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 35mg
Trans Fat 0.08g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.689g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.55g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Wendy's hamburger
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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.74g)
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.

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.