McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Fish sandwich?
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin K, and Folate.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% more.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 3 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. While McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 120mg of Calcium, Fish sandwich has only 37mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Fish sandwich is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
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Calcium
+224.3%
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Phosphorus
+18.1%
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Sodium
-27.9%
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Zinc
+18.4%
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Selenium
+41.7%
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Copper
+13.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
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Calcium
+224.3%
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Phosphorus
+18.1%
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Sodium
-27.9%
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Zinc
+18.4%
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Selenium
+41.7%
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Copper
+13.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 206
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
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.
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Vitamin E
+112.7%
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Vitamin B12
+58.8%
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Vitamin C
+500%
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Folate
+119%
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Vitamin K
+177.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.15
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Vitamin E
+112.7%
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Vitamin B12
+58.8%
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Vitamin C
+500%
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Folate
+119%
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Vitamin K
+177.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.15
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+17.6%
Equal in Protein - 10.29
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Equal in Water - 48.44
Equal in Other - 2.13
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
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Fats
+17.6%
Equal in Protein - 10.29
Equal in Carbs - 26.69
Equal in Water - 48.44
Equal in Other - 2.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+54.3%
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Saturated Fat
-31.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.257
Saturated Fat:
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.257 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+54.3%
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Saturated Fat
-31.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.257
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+31.3%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+20%
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Maltose
+102.3%
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Fructose
+31.3%
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Glucose
+20%
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Maltose
+102.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 25.69g |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 10.29g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 12.45g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 26.69g |
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| Calories | 282kcal | 257kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.47g |
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| Sugar | 3.67g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 602mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.075mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.264mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin A | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 9IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 2.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 13.6µg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.08g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 1.949g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0.064g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 2.595g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 6.257g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 5.561g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.023g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.489g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)