Fish sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sandwiches and cheeseburgers
- Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin K, yet cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 23% higher.
- Fish sandwiches contain 3 times more vitamin K than cheeseburgers. Fish sandwiches contain 13.6µg of vitamin K, while cheeseburgers contain 4.2µg.
- Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +408.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 1.658g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 6.473g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 5.217mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 2.49mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.363mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.71mg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.29g | 16.51g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 119mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 4.2µg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 5.413g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.293mg | 7% |
| Folate | 46µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 161mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.545mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 515mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.76µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 19.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 308kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 12.45g | 14.72g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.316mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 1.94g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 28.03g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 28.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | 1.322g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.03g
~equal in
Other
~2.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +89.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +46.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +32% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
