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

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Significant differences between McFlurry and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • McFlurry has more Vitamin B2, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than McFlurry.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than McFlurry. McFlurry has 0.243mg of Vitamin B2, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 0.13mg.
  • McFlurry contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Iron +477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +469.6%
Equal in Potassium - 220
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Iron +477.8%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +469.6%
Equal in Potassium - 220
Equal in Zinc - 0.58

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1497.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1497.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Protein +180.1%
Contains more Fats +126.6%
Contains more Other +103.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.39
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +34.9%
Contains more Protein +180.1%
Contains more Fats +126.6%
Contains more Other +103.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2010.6%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2010.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +16800%
Contains more Lactose +3015%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +819%
Contains more Maltose +53.6%
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 Sucrose +16800%
Contains more Lactose +3015%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +819%
Contains more Maltose +53.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McFlurry McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 24.99g McFlurry
Protein 4.02g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 6.46g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 26.82g 26.39g McFlurry
Calories 177kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 0.21g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 24.37g 3.67g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 0.2g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 135mg 120mg McFlurry
Iron 0.27mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 17mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 116mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 208mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 54mg 434mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.58mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.044mg 0.066mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.046mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.13mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 2.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg McFlurry
Folate 3µg 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 16mg 32mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g 0.128g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.833g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
McFlurry
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.569g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.