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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 sandwich?

  • Milkshake is richer in Calcium, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Milkshake has 4 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. Milkshake has 146mg of Calcium, while Fish sandwich has 37mg.
  • Milkshake contains less Cholesterol.

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% 5.5% 1% 36% 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% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 A ~87IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 112kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 3.86g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 3.03g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 17.75g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 17.75g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 12mg 35mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU 9IU Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 146mg 37mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.1mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 17.75g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 0g 1g Fish sandwich
Copper 0.051mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 115mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 95mg 602mg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 87IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 6µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 2.3µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.14mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 7µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Milkshake
Choline 14.3mg 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.886g 1.949g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
16%
Milkshake
28%
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.