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

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Differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Wendy's hamburger

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Selenium, and Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Zinc is 17% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 4 times less Calcium than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 120mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger contains 34mg.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.1%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
~equal in Sodium ~395mg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%

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% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.077g

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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +46.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +95.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Calories 282kcal 213kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 14.64g 10.6g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Wendy's hamburger
Net carbs 24.99g 15.52g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.39g 16.82g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 35mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 27mg 18mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 34mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 195mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.56mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 3.67g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.066mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 0.58mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 137mg 103mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin E 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.262mg 0.187mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 18.2µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 2.833g 3.689g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 1.55g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.93g 1.32g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 Wendy's hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 ($)

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.