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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +342.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.1% |
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Protein
~11.26g
~equal in
Water
~45.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
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 | -36.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +100% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +110% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +144.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +28.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +93% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.08µg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 5.952g | 28% |
| Folate | 93µg | 21µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.211mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.56mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 137mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 2.22mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 25.5µg | 10% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 14.64g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 188mg | 120mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 2.833g | 7% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 434mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 4.005g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 1.17mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 26.39g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 11.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.614g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 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
33%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)