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

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The main differences between Fish sandwich and Chicken meat

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken meat is 40% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 13 times more Manganese than Chicken meat. Fish sandwich contains 0.264mg of Manganese, while Chicken meat contains 0.02mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
5
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5
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +1220%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 223
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +1220%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 223

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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
7
:
5
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Fish sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
2
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3
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +165.3%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Equal in Fats - 13.6
Fish sandwich
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
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +165.3%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Equal in Fats - 13.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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1
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.8%
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.8%

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 meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 0g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 12.45g 13.6g Chicken meat
Carbs 26.69g 0g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 239kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 1g 0g Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 15mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.26mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 206mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 602mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 0.49mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.075mg 0.066mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.02mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 87IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.27mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 2IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.063mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 46µg 5µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.4µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 35mg 88mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.79g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.04g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.01g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.97g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Fish sandwich
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.