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

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Differences between Pizza and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Pizza has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 4 times less Folate than Pizza. Pizza contains 93µg of Folate, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 21µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
Pizza
6
:
4
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +59.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +59.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%

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.
Pizza
Pizza
9
:
2
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Vitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
3
:
2
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.26
Equal in Water - 45.76
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.26
Equal in Water - 45.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
0
:
3
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.1%
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
5
:
2
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Lactose +110%
Contains more Maltose +144.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +28.2%
Contains more Fructose +93%
Pizza
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Lactose +110%
Contains more Maltose +144.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +28.2%
Contains more Fructose +93%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 24.99g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 11.26g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 33.33g 26.39g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.58g 3.67g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.4g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 120mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.56mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 216mg 137mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 598mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 1.34mg 0.58mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.066mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.262mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.3mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.211mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.13mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.22mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 21µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 6.7µg 4.9µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 32mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.128g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.833g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.006g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.