McChicken Sandwich vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McChicken Sandwich and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish?
- McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While McChicken Sandwich has 3.942mg of Vitamin B3, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has only 2.22mg.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +468.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.26g
~equal in
Carbs
~26.39g
~equal in
Water
~45.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 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 | -17.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.005g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 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 SucroseSucrose | +70% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Glucose
~1g
~equal in
Fructose
~1.93g
~equal in
Maltose
~0.43g
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 14.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 24.99g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 26.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.56mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 137mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 434mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 1.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.128g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 2.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 4.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 5.952g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.93g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 5.106g |
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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
15%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.487g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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