Fish sandwich vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fish sandwiches and mcDonald's hamburgers
- Fish sandwiches have less iron, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12 than mcDonald's hamburgers.
- McDonald's hamburgers cover your daily need for iron, 17% more than fish sandwiches.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +243.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.1% |
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:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
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Water
~44.53g
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Other
~2.18g
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
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.2% |
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 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +38.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +75% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +124.5% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 1.42g | 32% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.87mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 4.544mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 26.2µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.95mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 127mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.239mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 3.504g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.83µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 10.29g | 12.92g | 5% |
| Folate | 46µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 602mg | 494mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 12.45g | 10.09g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.322mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.247mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 3.768g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 30.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 264kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 28.98g | N/A |
| Potassium | 206mg | 192mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 6.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | 0.428g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | 0.134g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | 1.135g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.555g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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