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

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What are the differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Pepperoni Pizza?

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust types in this article.

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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 16% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.8%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg

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% 10% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +293.9%
~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
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
~equal in Protein ~11.97g
~equal in Fats ~14.21g

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
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.2%

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
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +150%
Contains more FructoseFructose +421.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +75%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +367.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 282kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.26g 11.97g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.64g 14.21g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Net carbs 24.99g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 26.39g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 32mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 27mg 22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 220mg 199mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.67g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.4g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.066mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 0.58mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 137mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 434mg 692mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.78mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 25.5µg 20.6µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.64µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 2.833g 5.271g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 3.465g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 1.93g 0.37g 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 0.357g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
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 Pepperoni Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/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.