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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +196.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +71.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1442.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +248.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +293.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.87g
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250.1% |
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:
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +430% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +715% |
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 3.67g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 4.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.617g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 4.343g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.