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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.
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains more Zinc +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +6275%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
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 6% 30% 27% 55% 53% 25% 14% 38% 33% 3%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains more Zinc +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +6275%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 127
Equal in Manganese - 0.249

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 B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.5%
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% 28% 0% 19% 45% 9% 61% 36% 88% 0% 0% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +230.2%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Equal in Fats - 15.47
Equal in Other - 1.91
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 Protein +230.2%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Equal in Fats - 15.47
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.2%
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.727 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +110%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +110%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McDonald's french fries
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
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 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 Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 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 ($)
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. 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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