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, vitamin B2, omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) and omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid).
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

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

McChicken Sandwich

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%

~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

McChicken Sandwich

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 ~µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.212mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Selenium	25.5µg		46%
Vitamin B12	1.08µg	0.19µg	37%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.614g	0.43g	12%
Vitamin B3	2.22mg	3.942mg	11%
Sodium	434mg	624mg	8%
Vitamin E	1.17mg		8%
Polyunsaturated fat	5.952g	4.964g	7%
Vitamin B2	0.13mg	0.2mg	5%
Folate	21µg		5%
Manganese	0.262mg	0.358mg	4%
Vitamin K	4.9µg		4%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	5.106g	4.396g	4%
Calcium	120mg	88mg	3%
Protein	11.26g	10.43g	2%
Fats	14.64g	13.21g	2%
Cholesterol	32mg	27mg	2%
Magnesium	27mg	20mg	2%
Iron	1.56mg	1.74mg	2%
Copper	0.066mg	0.082mg	2%
Saturated fat	2.833g	2.346g	2%
Carbs	26.39g	27.97g	1%
Potassium	220mg	173mg	1%
Monounsaturated fat	4.005g	4.401g	1%
Calories	282kcal	273kcal	0%
Protein per 100 calories	4g	3.8g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	250kcal	262kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	35g	37g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	3.5	4	N/A
Vitamin C	0.3mg		0%
Net carbs	24.99g	26.67g	N/A
Sugar	3.67g	3.57g	N/A
Fiber	1.4g	1.3g	0%
Zinc	0.58mg	0.63mg	0%
Phosphorus	137mg	139mg	0%
Vitamin B1	0.211mg	0.212mg	0%
Trans fat	0.128g	0.079g	N/A
Fructose	1.93g	1.93g	0%
Omega-3 (EPA)	0.03g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.061g	0.003g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.005g	0.002g	N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0g	0.001g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.024g	0.016g	N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.006g	0.01g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.007g	0.009g	N/A