McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and McChicken Sandwich?
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +468.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.43g
~equal in
Fats
~13.21g
~equal in
Carbs
~27.97g
~equal in
Water
~46.11g
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
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.401g
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:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +70% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Glucose
~1.03g
~equal in
Fructose
~1.93g
~equal in
Maltose
~0.43g
~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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Calories | 282kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 13.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 3.67g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 624mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 4.964g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.93g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 4.396g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.487g)
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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