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, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in vitamin B12 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
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 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% |
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 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 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 | +6060% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +291% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +170% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +11.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1278.6% |
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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 Sodium |
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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% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 1.08µg | 34% |
| 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 B6 | 0.108mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 8.41g | 11.26g | 6% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 14.64g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 2.22mg | 5% |
| Folate | 37µg | 21µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 282kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 26.39g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 1.56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 220mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| 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 - 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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.602g)
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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