Fish sandwich vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sandwiches and chicken McNuggets
- Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12, iron, and manganese, yet chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, protein, fats, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken McNuggets is 33% higher.
- Fish sandwiches contain 2 times more vitamin B12 than chicken McNuggets. Fish sandwiches contain 0.68µg of vitamin B12, while chicken McNuggets contain 0.33µg.
- Fish sandwiches contain 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +468.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 18µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 7.4mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.398mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 272mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.33µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 8.134g | 14% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.489g | 0.296g | 12% |
| Protein | 10.29g | 15.79g | 11% |
| Fats | 12.45g | 19.81g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 3.261g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 15.09g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 5.61g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.561g | 5.105g | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 302kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 566mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 9 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 206mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 250kcal | 191kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 39g | 33g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.5 | 4.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.029g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.064g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.023g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005g | 0.014g | 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:
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
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
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
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:
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
