McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. McDonald's cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and mcDonald's cheeseburgers
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12; however, mcDonald's cheeseburgers are higher in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and folate.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers cover your daily zinc needs 12% more than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -30.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181% |
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:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~27.81g
~equal in
Water
~45g
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
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1576.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.631g
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:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +140% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +101% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +34.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +170% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +95.3% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 0.355g | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 4.026mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 2.35mg | 10% |
| Folate | 21µg | 59µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.86µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 626mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 4.435g | 7% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 167mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fats | 14.64g | 11.79g | 4% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 12.97g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 3.631g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 2.59g | 1% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 263kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.223mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 200mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 27.81g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 26.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 6.22g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.647g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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