McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and chicken McNuggets
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12, calcium, iron, and manganese, while chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 32% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 46 times less sugar than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 3.67g of sugar, while chicken McNuggets contain 0.08g.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +990.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.3% |
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:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
~equal in
Water
~47.13g
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
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.61g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +25% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 7.4mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 31% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.33µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 272mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 120mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 8.134g | 10% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 15.79g | 9% |
| Fats | 14.64g | 19.81g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.89mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 566mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 15.09g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 3.261g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 5.61g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 302kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 5.105g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.428g)
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 McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
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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