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

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

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 42% more than Nachos.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 4 times less Vitamin K than Nachos. Nachos have 19.3µg of Vitamin K, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 4.9µg.
  • Nachos contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +108%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg

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.
Nachos
7
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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +293.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1442.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 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 +430%
Contains more LactoseLactose +715%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Nachos 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 343kcal 282kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 21.5g 14.64g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.3mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 24.99g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 26.39g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 32mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 27mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 362mg 220mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 2.17g 3.67g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.4g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.066mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.86mg 0.58mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 137mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 434mg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 1.17mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 8.6µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.13mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.9µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.128g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 2.833g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 4.005g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
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 0.617g 0.614g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.024g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos 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 - 75)
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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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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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