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.
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Calcium
+252.9%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+33%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Manganese
+40.1%
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Selenium
+40.1%
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Iron
+75%
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Zinc
+325.9%
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Copper
+110.6%
Equal in Sodium - 395
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Calcium
+252.9%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+33%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Manganese
+40.1%
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Selenium
+40.1%
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Iron
+75%
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Zinc
+325.9%
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Copper
+110.6%
Equal in Sodium - 395
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 C
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+30.3%
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Vitamin B2
+57.7%
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Vitamin B3
+45.3%
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Vitamin B12
+34.3%
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Vitamin K
+83.7%
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Vitamin C
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+30.3%
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Vitamin B2
+57.7%
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Vitamin B3
+45.3%
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Vitamin B12
+34.3%
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Vitamin K
+83.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+38.1%
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Carbs
+56.9%
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Other
+26.6%
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Protein
+12.2%
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Water
+27.6%
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
12.63 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
16.82 g
Water:
58.41 g
Other:
1.54 g
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Fats
+38.1%
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Carbs
+56.9%
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Other
+26.6%
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Protein
+12.2%
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Water
+27.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-23.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+284%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.077
Saturated Fat:
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.55 g
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Saturated Fat
-23.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+284%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.077
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
+46.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+95.5%
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+14%
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:
11.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
1.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+46.2%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+95.5%
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Glucose
+14%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 24.99g | 15.52g | |
Protein | 11.26g | 12.63g | |
Fats | 14.64g | 10.6g | |
Carbs | 26.39g | 16.82g | |
Calories | 282kcal | 213kcal | |
Starch | 11.52g | ||
Fructose | 1.93g | 1.32g | |
Sugar | 3.67g | ||
Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | |
Calcium | 120mg | 34mg | |
Iron | 1.56mg | 2.73mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | |
Phosphorus | 137mg | 103mg | |
Potassium | 220mg | 195mg | |
Sodium | 434mg | 395mg | |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.47mg | |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.139mg | |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.187mg | |
Selenium | 25.5µg | 18.2µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.17mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.5mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.275mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.205mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 3.225mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.336mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.114mg | ||
Folate | 21µg | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 1.45µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 9µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.133mg | ||
Threonine | 0.459mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.459mg | ||
Leucine | 0.827mg | ||
Lysine | 0.769mg | ||
Methionine | 0.24mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.461mg | ||
Valine | 0.524mg | ||
Histidine | 0.301mg | ||
Cholesterol | 32mg | 35mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.128g | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 3.689g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 4.077g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 1.55g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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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
26%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.856g)
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 ($)