McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and chicken fingers
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, calcium, and vitamin B1, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 38% more than chicken fingers.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 7 times more calcium than chicken fingers. While mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 120mg of calcium, chicken fingers contain only 17mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 | +605.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +270.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.95g
~equal in
Water
~46.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.783g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +300% |
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.16µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 8.217mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 282mg | 21% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 19.22g | 16% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 769mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 17.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 3.17mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.73mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 220mg | 373mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 17.25g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 2.493g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 4.83g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 5.783g | 1% |
| Folate | 21µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.228mg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.64g | 13.95g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 5.439g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers 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.