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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Roast beef sandwich

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Selenium, and Calcium, while Roast beef sandwich has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Zinc 15% more than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 3 times more Vitamin E than Roast beef sandwich. While McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 1.17mg of Vitamin E , Roast beef sandwich contains only 0.43mg.
  • The amount of Sodium 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, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +40.1%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Zinc +291.4%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Equal in Potassium - 224
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 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.5%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +40.1%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Zinc +291.4%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Equal in Potassium - 224

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 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
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 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Equal in Water - 49.91
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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more Fats +42.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Equal in Water - 49.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.987
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.987

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +28.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +34%
Contains more Maltose +132.6%
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +28.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +34%
Contains more Maltose +132.6%

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 24.99g 20.91g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 14.64g 10.3g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 22.21g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calories 282kcal 244kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.93g 1.5g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 3.84g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 55mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 27mg 23mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 220mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 434mg 653mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.58mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.066mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.262mg 0.234mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 18.2µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 8IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.43mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 21µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.96µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.8µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.389g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 2.833g 3.399g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 3.987g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 1.762g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 1.465g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.152g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Roast beef sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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