McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and mcFlurry
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin E; however, mcFlurry is richer in vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than mcFlurry.
- McFlurry has 16 times less vitamin B3 than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 2.22mg of vitamin B3, while mcFlurry has 0.139mg.
- McFlurry contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.
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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 | +58.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +477.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +469.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +313.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1497.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.9% |
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:
4.02 g
Fats:
6.46 g
Carbs:
26.82 g
Water:
61.74 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
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Carbs
~26.82g
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.282 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2010.6% |
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:
16.9 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
6.23 g
Maltose:
0.28 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +33.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +819% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +53.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +16800% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +3015% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 0.282g | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.6µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 54mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.73mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 11.26g | 4.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.64g | 6.46g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.139mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.243mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 1.67g | 6% |
| Folate | 21µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 177kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.2g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 3.402g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.21g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 26.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 26.62g | N/A |
| Potassium | 220mg | 208mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 24.37g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.281g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | N/A |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)