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Fast food vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fast food and Fish sandwich

  • Fish sandwich has less Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 22% more.
  • Fast food has 5 times more Zinc than Fish sandwich. Fast food has 2.52mg of Zinc, while Fish sandwich has 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
1
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains more Iron +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +67.6%
Contains more Iron +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +414.3%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Selenium +12.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206

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.
Fast food
Fast food
7
:
5
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.6%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +177.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Protein +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.45
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Protein +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.4%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
1
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.8%
Contains more Fructose +54.4%
Contains more Maltose +52.6%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +70.8%
Contains more Fructose +54.4%
Contains more Maltose +52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 25.69g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 10.29g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 31.5g 26.69g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 257kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.47g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.7g 1g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 37mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.5mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 116mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 331mg 602mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.49mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.075mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.264mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 18µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 6µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 2IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.21mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.14mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.15mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.37mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.07mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 46µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.68µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 35mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.003g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.595g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g Fast food

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Fast food Fish sandwich
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
46%
Fast food
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.