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

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Important differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Hot dog

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Iron, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 29% more.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Hot dog. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 1.17mg of Vitamin E, while Hot dog contains 0.19mg.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +482.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104%
Contains more CopperCopper +47%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.121mg
~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% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.9%
Contains more FatsFats +76%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +79.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.26g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +184.3%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Hot dog Opinion
Calories 282kcal 290kcal Hot dog
Protein 11.26g 10.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 25.76g Hot dog
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Net carbs 24.99g 4.17g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 4.17g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 77mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 27mg 15mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 99mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 152mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 1.09mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g Hot dog
Fiber 1.4g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.066mg 0.097mg Hot dog
Zinc 0.58mg 1.2mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 137mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 434mg 1090mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.19mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.045mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 12.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.055mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.121mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 21µg 6µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 2.833g 7.666g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 4.404g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
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 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 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 Hot dog
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%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
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.
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients

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

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