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

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How are Coleslaw and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish different?

  • Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coleslaw is 55% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 49 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While Coleslaw contains 14.6mg of Vitamin C, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains only 0.3mg.
  • Coleslaw has less Sodium.

Fast foods, coleslaw and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -53.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +585%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.9%

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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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 +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1346.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +711.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +977.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 WaterWater +60.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1085.3%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.2%
Contains more OtherOther +134.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 -43.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 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 SucroseSucrose +8860%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +34%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 153kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 0.95g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 9.91g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0.3mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 12.99g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 14.89g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 4mg 32mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 8mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 30mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 129mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 0.22mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 12.19g 3.67g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.9g 1.4g Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg 0.066mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.14mg 0.58mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 20mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 203mg 434mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.102mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 2.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 70.9µg 4.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.128g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 1.599g 2.833g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.44g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.024g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g 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
Coleslaw 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
23%
Coleslaw
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.