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

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Differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Pizza

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Pizza has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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
4
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6
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +59.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
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%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +59.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%

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
2
:
9
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.7%
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%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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3
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.39
Equal in Water - 43.17
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
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.39
Equal in Water - 43.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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0
Pizza
Pizza
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.1%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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5
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Glucose +28.2%
Contains more Fructose +93%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Lactose +110%
Contains more Maltose +144.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
Pizza
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Glucose +28.2%
Contains more Fructose +93%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Lactose +110%
Contains more Maltose +144.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 24.99g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 11.26g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 14.64g 9.69g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 282kcal 266kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1.93g 1g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.4g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 120mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.56mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 27mg 24mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 220mg 172mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 598mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.58mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.066mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.262mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 25.5µg 19.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.83mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 21µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.42µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 32mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.241g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 2.833g 4.465g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.004g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.004g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 2.608g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 1.681g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 1.367g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.003g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.175g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.009g Pizza

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.