McDonald's Big Mac vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Big Mac and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish different?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from McDonald's Big Mac is 12% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more Folate than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 46µg of Folate, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains only 21µg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has less Saturated Fat.
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.4% |
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Protein
~11.26g
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Fats
~14.64g
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Other
~1.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | -25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1845.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 | +360% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +60% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +14% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14.2% |
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Starch
~0g
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Glucose
~1g
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 257kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 14.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 24.99g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 26.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.56mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 137mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 434mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.128g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 2.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 5.952g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
24%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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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