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Fish sandwich vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sandwiches and milkshake?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, and folate, yet milkshake is richer in calcium.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches have 68 times more vitamin K than milkshake. Fish sandwiches have 13.6µg of vitamin K, while milkshake has 0.2µg.
  • Milkshake contains less sodium.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1785.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +682.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1372.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6700%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.368mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.6%
Contains more FatsFats +310.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +134.1%
Contains more WaterWater +53.7%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5437.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.886g

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 Milkshake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Milkshake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.113g 41%
Selenium 18µg 2.3µg 29%
Sodium 602mg 95mg 22%
Iron 1.5mg 0.1mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.03mg 15%
Fats 12.45g 3.03g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.146mg 13%
Protein 10.29g 3.86g 13%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.014mg 11%
Calcium 37mg 146mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 0.2µg 11%
Folate 46µg 7µg 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.52µg 7%
Calories 257kcal 112kcal 7%
Vitamin D 9IU 48IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.875g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.195mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.051mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 14.3mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.05mg 3%
Carbs 26.69g 17.75g 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 25µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg 1%
Potassium 206mg 183mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 3.53g 17.75g N/A
Phosphorus 116mg 115mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.368mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Saturated fat 1.949g 1.886g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.