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Fish sandwich vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sandwich and Wendy's hamburger

  • Wendy's hamburger is richer than Fish sandwich in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wendy's hamburger is 32% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 2 times more Sodium than Wendy's hamburger. Fish sandwich contains 602mg of Sodium, while Wendy's hamburger contains 395mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +82%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.4%
~equal in Calcium ~34mg
~equal in Potassium ~195mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.336mg

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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%

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
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%

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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +11.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +295.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~1.14g
~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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Calories 257kcal 213kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 12.45g 10.6g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.5mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 15.52g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 16.82g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 35mg
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 34mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 195mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 3.53g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1g 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.075mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 0.49mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 116mg 103mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.187mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.336mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.114mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 13.6µg 9µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.689g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.55g Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.47g 1.32g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Wendy's hamburger
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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.74g)
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 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.
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.