While watching the Super Bowl I saw the commercial for the new Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich for the first time. I thought this looks pretty good. And no, it was not because of the girl in the bikini. I really did think this looks like a good sandwich and a great idea. Grilled instead of deep-fried, at least it should be healthier I just hope it tastes as good as it looks.

To find out if this sandwich was as good as it looked I went to the drive-thru at the Carl’s Jr. at 10009 Mission George Road in Santee, CA. The first thing they asked me was if I wanted to try the new Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich, and of course I did. My order was ready as I paid for my food at the window. The server was friendly and gave me my sandwich and fries hot and fresh. Now let’s find out what I got.

What is a Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich

Is it possible for a fast food sandwich to look better in person than on the in-store photos? In this case, YES. The in-store photos make it look more like a chicken patty than a fish filet. However, in the commercial the sandwich looks right, it’s just the in-store photos that do not do justice to this sandwich. Compare the photos. To the left is from the TV commercial, below is the in store photo that looks more like chicken and below that is a photo of what I was served.

The Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich was made with a charbroiled Atlantic Cod filet that was chard nicely to give it a crispy outside and a fully cooked center. The lettuce was crisp and fresh. The tomato was ripe and red. However, much smaller than I thought it would be considering the photo. They should have used one large tomato slice or two smaller slices. Last is the tartar sauce that was just enough to add some additional flavor without overtaking the sandwich.

Does it Taste Good?

So it’s a great looking sandwich. But, how does the Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich taste. This is one of the best fish sandwiches I have ever had at a fast food restaurant. Because it is grilled and not fried there is none of that greasy taste that you sometimes get with other fish sandwiches. Also, you taste the fish without it being fishy. The tartar sauce has a mild flavor that adds to the fish without being too tart. The tomato and lettuce add some texture that complements the sandwich nicely.

Is it Healthy?

The Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich is relatively healthy. It only has 420 Calories and 15 grams of fat. It’s very low in saturated fat at only 2.5 grams. It’s high in protein at 20 grams and 3 grams of fiber. It also only has 40 mg of cholesterol. The sodium level is at 800 mg. The carbohydrates are at 51 grams. The following are the known allergens for this sandwich: egg, fish, soy and wheat. Overall this is a one of the better options health wise that you can find at a fast food restaurant.

Compared to the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish

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The McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich is the original fast food fish sandwich. It starts with a breaded fish filet patty made from the pollock fish and deep-fried in vegetable oil. The patty is placed on a steamed bun with half a slice of American cheese and tartar sauce. The Filet-O-Fish is also relatively healthy for a fast food sandwich. With only 390 calories, 15 grams of protein, 19 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 39 grams of carbohydrates, 40 mg of cholesterol and 590 mg of sodium. The following are the known allergens for this sandwich: egg, fish, soy, wheat and milk.

Ounce per Ounce Comparison

At first glance these numbers seem to make the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish about the same as the Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich. However, the Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich is 65% bigger at 234 grams (8.25 ounces) compared to the Filet-O-Fish that is only 142 grams (5 ounces).

When you look at the nutrition facts side by side on a per ounce basis it is clear that the Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich is much healthier than the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish. The Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich is better for calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates and sugars. The only nutrition facts that the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish score better on are by providing slightly more fiber and protein.

Nutrition Facts for Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish Sandwich – without Tartar Sauce

To make the Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich even healthier you can have it without the tartar sauce. You save 50 overall calories without the tartar sauce going from 420 down to 360 and this is good because those 50 calories are from fat, reducing the fat calories from 130 down to 80. This has a real big impact on the total fat and saturated fat by reducing the total fat 19 grams down to only 9 grams. The saturated fat is reduced from 2.5 grams to 1.5 grams. There are minor reductions for cholesterol, saving 10 mg to be at 30 mg and a reduction of 90 mg of sodium to be at 710 mg. Overall carbohydrates are almost the same at 50 grams. Fiber, sugars and protein remain the same.

Summary

The McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish has long been a good choice for a good tasting fish sandwich that is also on the healthier side. However, if you are looking for an even better tasting fish sandwich then the Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Atlantic Cod Fish sandwich is the better choice. Not only does it taste better it is more filling for about the same nutritional values. Also, on a per ounce basis it is by far the healthier choice.

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