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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato contains less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +403.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.2%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +167.3%
Contains more Selenium +3087.5%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +403.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.2%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +167.3%
Contains more Selenium +3087.5%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +582.4%
Contains more Fats +419.1%
Contains more Carbs +80.1%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Contains more Water +74%
11% 15% 26% 46% 2%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 14.64 g
Carbs: 26.39 g
Water: 45.76 g
Other: 1.95 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +582.4%
Contains more Fats +419.1%
Contains more Carbs +80.1%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Contains more Water +74%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +865%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.1
3% 27% 53% 5% 12%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +865%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Mashed potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 24.99g 13.35g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 1.65g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 2.82g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 14.65g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calories 282kcal 89kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 1.93g 0.2g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 18mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 0.31mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 27mg 15mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 59mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 434mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.58mg 0.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.066mg 0.035mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.098mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 0.8µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.42mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.015mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.015mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.08mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 21µg 9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.07µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 2.833g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.001g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 0.72g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 1.342g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 1.146g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.174g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Mashed potato
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
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.256g)
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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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