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McDonald's french fries vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McDonald's french fries and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • McDonald's french fries have more Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Selenium needs 46% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 19 times less Vitamin C than McDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 5.6mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 0.3mg.
  • McDonald's french fries contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6275%
~equal in Phosphorus ~137mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.262mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +226.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.64g
~equal in Other ~1.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.952 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +110%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 french fries McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 323kcal 282kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 15.47g 14.64g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.3mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 24.99g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 26.39g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 32mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 37mg 27mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 596mg 220mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 0.21g 3.67g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1.4g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.066mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.58mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 189mg 434mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin E 1.38mg 1.17mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.249mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 0.4µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.13mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 2.22mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 16µg 4.9µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.128g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 2.833g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 4.005g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 0g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0.024g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 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 french fries McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
McDonald's french fries
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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