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

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Summary of differences between club sandwich and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Club sandwich has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 25% more than club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While club sandwich contains 5.575mg 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, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
~equal in Potassium ~220mg
~equal in Selenium ~25.5µg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 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 +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +81.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.833g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 5.952g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.08µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 2.22mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 17%
Protein 17.19g 11.26g 12%
Phosphorus 215mg 137mg 11%
Manganese 0.262mg 11%
Fats 8.05g 14.64g 10%
Sodium 630mg 434mg 9%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.58mg 7%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0.3mg 5%
Cholesterol 46mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 1.17mg 4%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 4.9µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.211mg 3%
Calories 220kcal 282kcal 3%
Folate 31µg 21µg 3%
Calcium 95mg 120mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 4.005g 3%
Copper 0.089mg 0.066mg 3%
Iron 1.37mg 1.56mg 2%
Carbs 19.87g 26.39g 2%
Fructose 1.93g 2%
Saturated fat 3.109g 2.833g 1%
Selenium 24.8µg 25.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1.4g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 24.99g N/A
Potassium 226mg 220mg 0%
Sugar 4.68g 3.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 0.128g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Club sandwich
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club 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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.