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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 1.08µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 2.22mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 5.952g | 19% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 434mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 11.26g | 10% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 25.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 1.17mg | 8% |
| Folate | 47µg | 21µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 137mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 11.19g | 14.64g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 4.9µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 2.833g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.262mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 26.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 4.005g | 1% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.614g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 5.106g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
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
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
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
