McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and mcGriddles
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12, protein, and calcium; however, mcGriddles are richer in phosphorus and vitamin B3.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 34% more than mcGriddles.
- McGriddles have 2 times less magnesium than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 27mg of magnesium, while mcGriddles have 14mg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 46% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.614g | 38% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.27µg | 34% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.106g | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 316mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 2.591g | 22% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 737mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 5.435g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 7.532g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 11.26g | 8.41g | 6% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Fats | 14.64g | 17.76g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 3.082mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.198mg | 3% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 31.25g | 2% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.42mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.156mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.14g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 2.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 250kcal | 371kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 35g | 32g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.5 | 1.9 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 30.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 11.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.956g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | N/A |
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:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
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
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.1% |
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:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1278.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6060% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +291% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +170% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +11.6% |
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