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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.
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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +59%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
Pizza
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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 FatsFats +51.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g
~equal in Water ~43.17g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.1%

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
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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 GlucoseGlucose +28.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +93%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +110%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +144.2%
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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 282kcal 266kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 14.64g 9.69g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 24.99g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 26.39g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 32mg 17mg Pizza
Magnesium 27mg 24mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 220mg 172mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 3.67g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.4g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.066mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 0.58mg 1.34mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 137mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 434mg 598mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.83mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 25.5µg 19.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.42µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 21µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.241g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 2.833g 4.465g 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
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
Fructose 1.93g 1g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.004g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.175g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.004g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.003g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.009g Pizza
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish 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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
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.

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