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Chicken sandwich vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken sandwich and Mackerel different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher in Folate, and Manganese, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 786% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 24 times more Folate than Mackerel. While Chicken sandwich contains 47µg of Folate, Mackerel contains only 2µg.
  • Mackerel has less Sodium.

Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +995%
Contains more Magnesium +304.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +159.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +286.7%
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +995%
Contains more Magnesium +304.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +159.3%

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14515.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14515.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Fats +59.2%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Equal in Water - 53.27
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Fats +59.2%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Equal in Water - 53.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 0g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 11.19g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 20.89g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Mackerel
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 15mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.57mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 185mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 245mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 753mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.61mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.067mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.219mg 0.02mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 32IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.159mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 6.85mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.99mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 47µg 2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 35mg 75mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.176g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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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
47%
Chicken sandwich
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients

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

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