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

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Significant differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and French fries

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, French fries are richer in Potassium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 45% more than French fries.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +92.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.398g

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 French fries
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish French fries Opinion
Calories 282kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 11.26g 3.43g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 24.99g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 26.39g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 27mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 120mg 18mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 579mg French fries
Iron 1.56mg 0.81mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.4g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.066mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.58mg 0.5mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 125mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin E 1.17mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.262mg 0.247mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 0.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.039mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 21µg 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.06g French fries
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.833g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 5.398g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.407g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 4.898g 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 French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

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 glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.497g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.