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

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Significant differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Nachos

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 42% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 11 times less Cholesterol than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 32mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
5
:
5
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +108%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +196.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.064
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +90.5%
Contains more Iron +108%
Contains more Manganese +40.1%
Contains more Selenium +196.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.064

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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
4
:
8
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +293.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +293.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
3
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2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Protein +160.6%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Equal in Other - 1.87
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +160.6%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Fats +46.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
1
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2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.1%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
3
:
3
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +430%
Contains more Lactose +715%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
Nachos
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +430%
Contains more Lactose +715%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 24.99g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 11.26g 4.32g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 26.39g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 282kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1.93g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.4g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 120mg 63mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 0.75mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 27mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 137mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 220mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 434mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.58mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.066mg 0.064mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.187mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 8.6µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 1.17mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.123mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 0.63mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 21µg 10µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.07µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 32mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.833g 2.173g Nachos
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 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 5.04g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 4.343g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.617g Nachos
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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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos 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 - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.