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Fish sandwich vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sandwich and Chicken McNuggets

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, yet Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken McNuggets is 33% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 3 times more Calcium than Chicken McNuggets. Fish sandwich contains 37mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more IronIron +68.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Sodium ~566mg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.4%
Contains more FatsFats +59.1%
~equal in Water ~47.13g
~equal in Other ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +213.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 257kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 10.29g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 12.45g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.2mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 15.09g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 15.09g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 44mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 11mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 1.5mg 0.89mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.049mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.59mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 116mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 602mg 566mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.16mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.11mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.33µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.114g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.261g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.61g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.296g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 5.105g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Chicken McNuggets
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
28%
Fish sandwich
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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