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

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The main differences between fish sandwiches and chicken meat

  • Fish sandwiches are 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 for chicken meat is 40% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 13 times more manganese than chicken meat. Fish sandwiches contain 0.264mg of manganese, while chicken meat contains 0.02mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less sodium.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

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.
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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1220%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~223mg

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% 2% 11% 3% 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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +128%

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-708.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
~equal in Fats ~13.6g

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 8.487mg 40%
Protein 10.29g 27.3g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.4mg 25%
Sodium 602mg 82mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.97g 22%
Cholesterol 35mg 88mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.3µg 16%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.94mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.03mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.063mg 12%
Selenium 18µg 23.9µg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.02mg 11%
Folate 46µg 5µg 10%
Phosphorus 116mg 182mg 9%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.4µg 9%
Carbs 26.69g 0g 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 3.79g 8%
Choline 28.9mg 65.9mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 5.34g 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 48µg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.26mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.27mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.168mg 2%
Fats 12.45g 13.6g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Calories 257kcal 239kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 206mg 223mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 2IU 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.066mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 0g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Chicken meat
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
27%
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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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.

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