McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Taco salad
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Taco salad is higher in Zinc, Folate, and Copper.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Selenium needs 42% more than Taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 0.211mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad contains 0.05mg.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1059.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +574.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 141kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 7.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 1.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 11.91g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 11.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 22mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 385mg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g |
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| Choline | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 3.446g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 0.883g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Fructose | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.613g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.