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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 Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
Equal in Water - 46.11
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% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.43
Equal in Fats - 13.21
Equal in Carbs - 27.97
Equal in Water - 46.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.401

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +70%
Equal in Glucose - 1.03
Equal in Fructose - 1.93
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
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
5% 29% 54% 12%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +70%
Equal in Glucose - 1.03
Equal in Fructose - 1.93
Equal in Maltose - 0.43

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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 24.99g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Protein 11.26g 10.43g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 13.21g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 27.97g McChicken Sandwich
Calories 282kcal 273kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.93g 1.93g
Sugar 3.67g 3.57g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 88mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 27mg 20mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 220mg 173mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 624mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.066mg 0.082mg McChicken Sandwich
Manganese 0.262mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin E 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.19µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 27mg McChicken Sandwich
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.079g McChicken Sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.833g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.003g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.002g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 4.401g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 4.964g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 4.396g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.016g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.43g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McChicken Sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
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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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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.