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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Chicken teriyaki subway

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin E, however, Chicken teriyaki subway is richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% more.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken teriyaki subway. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 2.833g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken teriyaki subway contains 0.505g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce.

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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 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.52mg
~equal in Copper ~0.071mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.282mg

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 3.7% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +881.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +517.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.91g
~equal in Other ~1.78g

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +523.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +616.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.2%

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
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +690%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +123%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +51.2%
~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 Chicken teriyaki subway
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Chicken teriyaki subway Opinion
Calories 282kcal 155kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 10.91g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 2.37g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Net carbs 24.99g 21.34g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 22.54g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 22mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Magnesium 27mg 23mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 142mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 220mg 285mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Iron 1.56mg 1.52mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 6.06g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.066mg 0.071mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Zinc 0.58mg 0.64mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Starch 13.77g Chicken teriyaki subway
Phosphorus 137mg 139mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sodium 434mg 305mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 56IU Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 3µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.38mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Selenium 25.5µg 15.4µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.273mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.213mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 5.063mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B5 0.655mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B6 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.11µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 21µg 58µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.012g Chicken teriyaki subway
Saturated Fat 2.833g 0.505g Chicken teriyaki subway
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 0.642g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 0.831g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.93g 2.39g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.001g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.001g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.002g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 0.717g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Chicken teriyaki subway
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.328g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/nutrients

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

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