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

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The main differences between Chicken sandwich and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is 40% higher.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 7.72mg of Vitamin B3, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 2.22mg.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 19% 59% 22% 16% 59% 57% 34% 139%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 135% 12% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +730.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
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 ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
~equal in Water ~45.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.952 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1050%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +69.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +26.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +99%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Chicken sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 250kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 16.28g 11.26g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 20.89g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 35mg 32mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 58mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 245mg 220mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.56mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 3.67g Chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.4g
Copper 0.067mg 0.066mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.58mg Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 185mg 137mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.17mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.219mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 19.9µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.211mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.13mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 2.22mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 8.5µg 4.9µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 21µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.128g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 2.833g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 4.005g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 0.97g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Chicken sandwich
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.