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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.
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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~208mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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 0% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 6% 27% 62%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~26.82g

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
64% 31% 5%
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
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
69% 3% 26%
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%
~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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McFlurry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McFlurry Opinion
Calories 282kcal 177kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 4.02g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 6.46g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Net carbs 24.99g 26.62g McFlurry
Carbs 26.39g 26.82g McFlurry
Cholesterol 32mg 16mg McFlurry
Magnesium 27mg 17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 220mg 208mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 0.27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 24.37g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.4g 0.2g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.066mg 0.044mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.54mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 116mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.08mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.046mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.051mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.139mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.6µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 21µg 3µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.281g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 2.833g 3.402g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 1.67g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 0.282g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.93g 0.21g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish McFlurry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

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

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