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

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How are McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Coleslaw different?

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coleslaw is 55% higher.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 108 times more Vitamin B12 than Coleslaw. While McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 1.08µg of Vitamin B12, Coleslaw contains only 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw has less Cholesterol.

McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, coleslaw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +585%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.2%

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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +711.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +977.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1346.9%
~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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1085.3%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.2%
Contains more OtherOther +134.9%
Contains more WaterWater +60.4%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.6%

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +34%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8860%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 282kcal 153kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 0.95g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 9.91g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 24.99g 12.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 14.89g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 4mg Coleslaw
Magnesium 27mg 8mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 30mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 129mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 0.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 12.19g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.4g 1.9g Coleslaw
Copper 0.066mg 0.015mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.14mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 20mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.54mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.102mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.026mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.02mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.206mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.01µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 2.833g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 2.671g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 5.348g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.93g 1.44g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.001g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.279g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.024g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 4.979g 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 Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.