Fast food vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fast food and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish different?
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, protein, and vitamin B1; however, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for fast food is 21% higher.
- Fast food contains 4 times more zinc than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While fast food contains 2.52mg of zinc, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains only 0.58mg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has less saturated fat.
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +96.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +334.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.121g | 0.614g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 5.952g | 28% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.391g | 5.106g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 2.22mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.56mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.58mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 80µg | 21µg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 11.26g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 25.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.211mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 1.08µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 2.833g | 8% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.17mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 14.64g | 4% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 434mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 26.39g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 4.005g | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.6g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 180kcal | 250kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 35g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 3.5 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 137mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1.93g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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 | +20.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 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 GlucoseGlucose | +105% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +17.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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