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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 hamburgers

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more selenium and calcium, while wendy's hamburgers have more zinc, vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Wendy's hamburgers' daily need coverage for zinc is 17% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburgers contain 4 times less calcium than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 120mg of calcium, while wendy's hamburgers contain 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 ~µg
~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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 1.55g 29%
Zinc 0.58mg 2.47mg 17%
Iron 1.56mg 2.73mg 15%
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 1.45µg 15%
Selenium 25.5µg 18.2µg 13%
Calcium 120mg 34mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 9%
Copper 0.066mg 0.139mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.17mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 3.225mg 6%
Fats 14.64g 10.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.205mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Starch 11.52g 5%
Phosphorus 137mg 103mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.275mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.833g 3.689g 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9µg 3%
Protein 11.26g 12.63g 3%
Calories 282kcal 213kcal 3%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.187mg 3%
Carbs 26.39g 16.82g 3%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Sodium 434mg 395mg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 1.32g 1%
Potassium 220mg 195mg 1%
Cholesterol 32mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 24.99g 15.52g N/A
Sugar 3.67g N/A
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.128g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.005g 4.077g 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.459mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.827mg 0%
Lysine 0.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.524mg 0%
Histidine 0.301mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g N/A

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.

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