McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Chicken fingers
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 38% more than Chicken fingers.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 7 times more Calcium than Chicken fingers. While McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 120mg of Calcium, Chicken fingers contain only 17mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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.
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Calcium
+605.9%
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Iron
+113.7%
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Sodium
-43.6%
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Manganese
+14.9%
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Selenium
+45.7%
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Phosphorus
+105.8%
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Potassium
+69.5%
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Zinc
+22.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Copper - 0.069
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Calcium
+605.9%
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Iron
+113.7%
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Sodium
-43.6%
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Manganese
+14.9%
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Selenium
+45.7%
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Phosphorus
+105.8%
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Potassium
+69.5%
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Zinc
+22.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Copper - 0.069
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.
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Vitamin B1
+91.8%
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Folate
+10.5%
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Vitamin B12
+575%
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Vitamin E
+170.9%
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Vitamin C
+266.7%
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Vitamin B2
+37.7%
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Vitamin B3
+270.1%
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Vitamin K
+63.3%
Equal in Folate - 19
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Vitamin B1
+91.8%
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Folate
+10.5%
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Vitamin B12
+575%
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Vitamin E
+170.9%
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Vitamin C
+266.7%
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Vitamin B2
+37.7%
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Vitamin B3
+270.1%
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Vitamin K
+63.3%
Equal in Folate - 19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+53%
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Protein
+70.7%
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Other
+50.8%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
Equal in Water - 46.64
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
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Carbs
+53%
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Protein
+70.7%
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Other
+50.8%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
Equal in Water - 46.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783
Saturated Fat:
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
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Saturated Fat
-12%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.783
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+300%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
1 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+300%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 24.99g | 16.05g | |
Protein | 11.26g | 19.22g | |
Fats | 14.64g | 13.95g | |
Carbs | 26.39g | 17.25g | |
Calories | 282kcal | 271kcal | |
Starch | 17.03g | ||
Fructose | 1.93g | 0g | |
Sugar | 3.67g | 0.4g | |
Fiber | 1.4g | 1.2g | |
Calcium | 120mg | 17mg | |
Iron | 1.56mg | 0.73mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 28mg | |
Phosphorus | 137mg | 282mg | |
Potassium | 220mg | 373mg | |
Sodium | 434mg | 769mg | |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.71mg | |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.069mg | |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.228mg | |
Selenium | 25.5µg | 17.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 11IU | ||
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | ||
Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 3.17mg | |
Vitamin D | 7IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.11mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.179mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 8.217mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | ||
Folate | 21µg | 19µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.16µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 8µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.222mg | ||
Threonine | 0.803mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.845mg | ||
Leucine | 1.553mg | ||
Lysine | 1.616mg | ||
Methionine | 0.518mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | ||
Valine | 0.908mg | ||
Histidine | 0.655mg | ||
Cholesterol | 32mg | 48mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.052g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 2.493g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0.002g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 4.83g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 5.783g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 5.439g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.015g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.211g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.008g |
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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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.