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

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What are the differences between fish sandwich and chicken sandwich?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in vitamin B12, yet chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 35% more.
  • Fish sandwich has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. While fish sandwich has 0.68µg of Vitamin B12, chicken sandwich has only 0.13µg.
  • The amount of sodium in fish sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwich is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this article.

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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% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.23mg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
~equal in Water ~48.94g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.123g

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +51.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +51.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +19.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 257kcal 250kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 12.45g 11.19g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 19.49g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 20.89g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 35mg
Vitamin D 9IU 5IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 206mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 3.64g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.067mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 602mg 753mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 32IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg 3µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.219mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.13µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 8.5µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 28.9mg 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.123g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.177g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.97g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.197g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.009g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 2.884g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Chicken sandwich
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
45%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (35 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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