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

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What are the differences between Fish sandwich and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin K, and Folate, yet McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% more.
  • Fish sandwich has 3 times more Vitamin K than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While Fish sandwich has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has only 4.9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 CopperCopper +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Potassium ~220mg
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.262mg

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.
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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +177.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +119%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +17.6%
~equal in Protein ~11.26g
~equal in Carbs ~26.39g
~equal in Water ~45.76g
~equal in Other ~1.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -31.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.952g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 GlucoseGlucose +20%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +102.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +31.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Fish sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 257kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 10.29g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 12.45g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 24.99g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 26.39g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 32mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 37mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 206mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 1.5mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.53g 3.67g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.075mg 0.066mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 0.58mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 116mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 602mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.262mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.13mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 13.6µg 4.9µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 21µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.128g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.833g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.952g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.061g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 5.106g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.