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Fish sandwich vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sandwich and Muffin different?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fish sandwich is 22% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 2 times more Selenium than Muffin. While Fish sandwich contains 18µg of Selenium, Muffin contains only 8.2µg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used 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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
6
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4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +119.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%
Fish sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +70.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +119.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Manganese +70.1%

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.
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
7
:
5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
Equal in Folate - 48
Fish sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
Equal in Folate - 48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
3
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +129.2%
Contains more Water +94.1%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Fish sandwich
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +129.2%
Contains more Water +94.1%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.5%
Fish sandwich
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich
2
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4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Fructose +21.5%
Contains more Maltose +85.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23
Fish sandwich
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
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +21.5%
Contains more Maltose +85.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23

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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 10.29g 4.49g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 26.69g 53g Muffin
Calories 257kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.47g 1.21g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 31.47g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 37mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 1.5mg 1.3mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 10mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 206mg 121mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.06mg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 18µg 8.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 73IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 9IU 4IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.9mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.168mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.418mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.04mg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.16µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.2g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.844g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.008g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Fish sandwich
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.