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Fish sandwich vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fish sandwiches and mcGriddles

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12 and polyunsaturated fat; however, mcGriddles are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
  • McGriddles cover your daily need for phosphorus, 29% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches have 3 times more vitamin B12 than mcGriddles. While fish sandwiches have 0.68µg of vitamin B12, mcGriddles have only 0.27µg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.42mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.384mg

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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16%

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.3%

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +950%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +81.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 McGriddles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich McGriddles DV% diff.
Selenium 18µg 33%
Phosphorus 116mg 316mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 2.591g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.27µg 17%
Saturated fat 1.949g 5.435g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 7.532g 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Fats 12.45g 17.76g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.082mg 6%
Sodium 602mg 737mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Protein 10.29g 8.41g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Cholesterol 35mg 24mg 4%
Calories 257kcal 312kcal 3%
Calcium 37mg 63mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.108mg 3%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.198mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Folate 46µg 37µg 2%
Carbs 26.69g 31.25g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0.14g 2%
Potassium 206mg 145mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.76mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.156mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.42mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 30.25g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 11.23g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Copper 0.075mg 0.079mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.209mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.384mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.956g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 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 McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

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