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Hamburger vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hamburger and Fish sandwich

  • Fish sandwich has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 32% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich contains 6 times less Zinc than Hamburger. Hamburger contains 2.87mg of Zinc, while Fish sandwich contains 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
7
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Calcium +175.7%
Contains more Iron +92%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -31.2%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Equal in Potassium - 206
Hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
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 +175.7%
Contains more Iron +92%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -31.2%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
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.
Hamburger
Hamburger
6
:
6
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
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% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Folate +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
2
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +19%
Hamburger
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +66%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
1
:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1546.6%
Hamburger
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 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 +111.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1546.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hamburger
Hamburger
3
:
2
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +38.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +45%
Equal in Glucose - 1.2
Hamburger
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +38.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +45%
Equal in Glucose - 1.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 17.08g 10.29g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 12.45g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 295kcal 257kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 1.47g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 0.9g 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 102mg 37mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.5mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 136mg 116mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 206mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 602mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.49mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.075mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.217mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.21mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.15mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.07mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 46µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.68µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 5.096g 1.949g 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 5.495g 2.595g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 6.257g 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
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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

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.