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

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Significant differences between mcGriddles and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish

McGriddles have more phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in vitamin B12, protein, and calcium.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 34% more than mcGriddles.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 2 times less phosphorus than mcGriddles. McGriddles have 316mg of phosphorus, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 137mg.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less saturated fat.

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

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McGriddles

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Contains more CopperCopper	+19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc	+31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+130.7%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+∞%

~equal in Iron ~1.56mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McGriddles

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+∞%
Contains more FolateFolate	+76.2%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Selenium		25.5µg	46%
Omega-3 (ALA)		0.614g	38%
Vitamin B12	0.27µg	1.08µg	34%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)		5.106g	30%
Phosphorus	316mg	137mg	26%
Polyunsaturated fat	2.591g	5.952g	22%
Sodium	737mg	434mg	13%
Saturated fat	5.435g	2.833g	12%
Monounsaturated fat	7.532g	4.005g	9%
Vitamin E		1.17mg	8%
Vitamin B5	0.384mg		8%
Vitamin B6	0.108mg		8%
Protein	8.41g	11.26g	6%
Calcium	63mg	120mg	6%
Fats	17.76g	14.64g	5%
Vitamin B3	3.082mg	2.22mg	5%
Vitamin K		4.9µg	4%
Folate	37µg	21µg	4%
Cholesterol	24mg	32mg	3%
Magnesium	14mg	27mg	3%
Manganese	0.198mg	0.262mg	3%
Calories	312kcal	282kcal	2%
Carbs	31.25g	26.39g	2%
Potassium	145mg	220mg	2%
Iron	1.42mg	1.56mg	2%
Fiber	1g	1.4g	2%
Zinc	0.76mg	0.58mg	2%
Vitamin B2	0.156mg	0.13mg	2%
Fructose	0.14g	1.93g	2%
Copper	0.079mg	0.066mg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	2.7g	4g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	371kcal	250kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	32g	35g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	1.9	3.5	N/A
Vitamin C	0mg	0.3mg	0%
Net carbs	30.25g	24.99g	N/A
Sugar	11.23g	3.67g	N/A
Vitamin B1	0.209mg	0.211mg	0%
Trans fat	0.956g	0.128g	N/A
Omega-3 (EPA)		0.03g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)		0.061g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)		0.005g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)		0.024g	N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)		0.006g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)		0.007g	N/A