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Chicken fingers vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken fingers and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Chicken fingers have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish have more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 38% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 4 times more Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While Chicken fingers contain 8.217mg of Vitamin B3, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains only 2.22mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
5
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5
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +605.9%
Contains more Iron +113.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.8%
Contains more Potassium +69.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +605.9%
Contains more Iron +113.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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.
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
9
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3
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Vitamin E +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +575%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
3
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2
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Equal in Fats - 14.64
Equal in Water - 45.76
Chicken fingers
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Equal in Fats - 14.64
Equal in Water - 45.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
2
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1
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.952
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.952

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
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4
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +300%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Chicken fingers
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +300%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Net carbs 16.05g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 19.22g 11.26g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 17.25g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calories 271kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 0.4g 3.67g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 17mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 0.73mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 282mg 137mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 373mg 220mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.71mg 0.58mg Chicken fingers
Copper 0.069mg 0.066mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 17.5µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg 1.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.13mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 2.22mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 8µg 4.9µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg 32mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.128g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 2.833g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 4.005g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 5.106g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.006g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
44%
Chicken fingers
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.