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

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Differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and nachos Supreme

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and iron, while nachos Supreme has more fiber.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
  • Nachos Supreme contains 3 times less selenium than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 25.5µg of selenium, while nachos Supreme contains 8.1µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in nachos Supreme is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme.

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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 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.3%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%

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% 14% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +248.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.137mg
~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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

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
22% 57% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.549g

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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +334.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +614.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +170%
Contains more LactoseLactose +335%
~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 Nachos Supreme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Nachos Supreme DV% diff.
Selenium 25.5µg 8.1µg 32%
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.31µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 2.496g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.073mg 12%
Protein 11.26g 6.21g 10%
Fiber 1.4g 3.7g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 1.01mg 8%
Calcium 120mg 47mg 7%
Iron 1.56mg 1.01mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.005g 6.661g 7%
Cholesterol 32mg 14mg 6%
Starch 14.97g 6%
Vitamin A 42µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 1.75mg 4%
Copper 0.066mg 0.104mg 4%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.05mg 4%
Sodium 434mg 348mg 4%
Calories 282kcal 223kcal 3%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.202mg 3%
Fats 14.64g 12.48g 3%
Carbs 26.39g 21.39g 2%
Folate 21µg 14µg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 0.27g 2%
Phosphorus 137mg 153mg 2%
Potassium 220mg 298mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.137mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.833g 2.549g 1%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 6.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 24.99g 17.69g N/A
Sugar 3.67g 1.63g N/A
Trans fat 0.128g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.216mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.541mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.118mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.315g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 2.098g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Nachos Supreme
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
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.284g)
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 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.
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. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients

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

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