Fish sandwich vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fish sandwiches and cheeseburgers
- Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin K, yet cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, protein, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheeseburgers is 23% higher.
- Fish sandwiches contain 3 times more vitamin K than cheeseburgers. Fish sandwiches contain 13.6µg of vitamin K, while cheeseburgers contain 4.2µg.
- Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +408.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 1.658g | 31% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.561g | 1.322g | 25% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.489g | 0.125g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 6.473g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 5.217mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 2.49mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.363mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.71mg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.29g | 16.51g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.228mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 119mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 4.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.293mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 5.413g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 161mg | 6% |
| Folate | 46µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 515mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.545mg | 4% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 308kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 12.45g | 14.72g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 19.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.76µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.316mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 9 IU | 2 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 1.94g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 250kcal | 187kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 39g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.5 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 28.03g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 196mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 28.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.029g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.003g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.023g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.03g
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.6% |
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:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +89.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +46.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +32% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
