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

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Differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Cheeseburger

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 19% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 2 times less Vitamin E than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 1.17mg of Vitamin E, while Cheeseburger contains 0.52mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 19% 59% 22% 16% 59% 57% 34% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +73.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Calcium ~119mg

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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 135% 12% 16% 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 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
~equal in Fats ~14.72g
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g
~equal in Other ~2.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.952 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +76%
Contains more LactoseLactose +260%
~equal in Fructose ~1.94g
~equal in Maltose ~0.46g
~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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 282kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 11.26g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.64g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Net carbs 24.99g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Carbs 26.39g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 32mg 43mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 27mg 26mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 119mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 196mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.67g 4.88g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.4g 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.066mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.58mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 137mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 434mg 515mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.52mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.262mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 25.5µg 19.6µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.76µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.2µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 21µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.57g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 2.833g 6.473g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 1.658g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.93g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.125g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 1.322g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Cheeseburger
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
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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