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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and mcDonald's french fries

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more selenium, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in potassium, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily selenium needs 46% more than mcDonald's french fries.
  • McDonald's french fries have 6 times less calcium than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 120mg of calcium, while mcDonald's french fries have 19mg.
  • McDonald's french fries contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +226.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.3%
~equal in Fats ~15.47g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +110%
~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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McDonald's french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McDonald's french fries DV% diff.
Selenium 25.5µg 0.4µg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 29%
Protein 11.26g 3.41g 16%
Starch 38.23g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 12%
Potassium 220mg 596mg 11%
Sodium 434mg 189mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Fiber 1.4g 3.9g 10%
Iron 1.56mg 0.8mg 10%
Calcium 120mg 19mg 10%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 16µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.005g 7.379g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 4.727g 8%
Choline 39.8mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.037mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.22mg 6%
Copper 0.066mg 0.114mg 5%
Folate 21µg 5%
Carbs 26.39g 42.58g 5%
Saturated fat 2.833g 2.271g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.18mg 3%
Fructose 1.93g 0g 2%
Calories 282kcal 323kcal 2%
Magnesium 27mg 37mg 2%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.249mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 1.38mg 1%
Fats 14.64g 15.47g 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.51mg 1%
Phosphorus 137mg 127mg 1%
Net carbs 24.99g 38.68g N/A
Sugar 3.67g 0.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.128g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.382g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 4.251g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McDonald's french fries
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%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients

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

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