Cheeseburger vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cheeseburger and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
- Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 19% higher.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 4 times less Zinc than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 2.49mg of Zinc, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 0.58mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.
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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 IronIron | +73.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +329.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~26.39g
~equal in
Other
~1.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +76% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +260% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~1.93g
~equal in
Maltose
~0.43g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 308kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 16.51g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 14.72g | 14.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.03g | 24.99g |
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| Carbs | 28.03g | 26.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 119mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 196mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.56mg |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 19.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 137mg |
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| Sodium | 515mg | 434mg |
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| Vitamin A | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 1.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 70µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.57g | 0.128g |
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| Choline | 28.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.473g | 2.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.413g | 4.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 5.952g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.445mg |
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| Fructose | 1.94g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 5.106g |
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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
42%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger 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.