McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, folate, and vitamin B12, yet mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for zinc is 19% higher.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 3 times more folate than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 56µg of folate, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 21µg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less saturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19% |
~equal in
Water
~45.76g
~equal in
Other
~1.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
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 | -29.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2003.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.005g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +120% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +91% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +14% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +69.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +185.7% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 5.952g | 38% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.13mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 2.22mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.56mg | 11% |
| Folate | 56µg | 21µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 1.08µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 14.1g | 11.26g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 14.64g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 2.833g | 5% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 120mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 137mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 26.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 227mg | 220mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Sodium | 427mg | 434mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 4.005g | 0% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.93g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | N/A |
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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
32%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.175g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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