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Milkshake vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between milkshake and fish sandwiches?

  • Milkshake is richer in calcium, yet fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Milkshake has 4 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. Milkshake has 146mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches have 37mg.
  • Milkshake contains less cholesterol.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1785.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +682.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1372.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6700%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
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 WaterWater +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.6%
Contains more FatsFats +310.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +134.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5437.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.949g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 2.3µg 18µg 29%
Sodium 95mg 602mg 22%
Iron 0.1mg 1.5mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.21mg 15%
Fats 3.03g 12.45g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 2.15mg 13%
Protein 3.86g 10.29g 13%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.264mg 11%
Calcium 146mg 37mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.6µg 11%
Folate 7µg 46µg 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 35mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.68µg 7%
Calories 112kcal 257kcal 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 9IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 2.595g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Copper 0.051mg 0.075mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 28.9mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.55mg 3%
Carbs 17.75g 26.69g 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin A 25µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg 1%
Potassium 183mg 206mg 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 17.75g 3.53g N/A
Phosphorus 115mg 116mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Saturated fat 1.886g 1.949g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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

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Milkshake Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Milkshake
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.