English muffin vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between English muffins and fish sandwiches
- English muffins are richer in fiber and copper, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fish sandwiches is 27% higher.
- English muffins contain 3 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. English muffins contain 2.7g of fiber, while fish sandwiches contain 1g.
- English muffins contain less sodium.
- Fish sandwiches have a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 6.257g | 36% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.68µg | 27% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 12.45g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 35mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.949g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 46g | 26.69g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 2.595g | 6% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 602mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 10.29g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.264mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.15mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Folate | 37µg | 46µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.53g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +591.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +759.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +604.6% |
