McDonald's cheeseburger vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and folate; however, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in vitamin B12.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers cover your daily zinc needs 12% more than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 3 times less folate than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. McDonald's cheeseburgers contain 59µg of folate, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 21µg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~26.39g
~equal in
Water
~45.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 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 | -36.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1576.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 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 | +140% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +101% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +34.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +170% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +95.3% |
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Starch
~0g
~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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 5.952g | 37% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.58mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.22mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.56mg | 10% |
| Folate | 59µg | 21µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 1.08µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 434mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 2.833g | 7% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 120mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fats | 11.79g | 14.64g | 4% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 11.26g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 4.005g | 1% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.211mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.262mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 26.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 137mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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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
27%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.602g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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