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McFlurry vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McFlurry and Fish sandwich

  • McFlurry has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 24% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 4 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. While McFlurry has 135mg of Calcium, Fish sandwich has only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
McFlurry
McFlurry
4
:
5
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Calcium +264.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Iron +455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Contains more Manganese +473.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
McFlurry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 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 +264.9%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Iron +455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Copper +70.5%
Contains more Manganese +473.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
McFlurry
McFlurry
3
:
9
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%
McFlurry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 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 A +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
2
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Protein +156%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
McFlurry
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +27.5%
Contains more Protein +156%
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Equal in Carbs - 26.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
0
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2118.8%
McFlurry
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2118.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
2
:
3
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +600%
Contains more Maltose +210.7%
McFlurry
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +600%
Contains more Maltose +210.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 25.69g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 6.46g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.82g 26.69g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 0.21g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 24.37g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 0.2g 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 135mg 37mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 116mg
Potassium 208mg 206mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 602mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg McFlurry
Copper 0.044mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.046mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 312IU 87IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.14mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.37mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 3µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 16mg 35mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.402g 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 1.67g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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

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McFlurry 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
19%
McFlurry
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.453g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.