Taco vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- Taco has more zinc, fiber, vitamin K, and phosphorus; however, mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is 30% higher.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 3 times less vitamin K than taco. Taco has 15.3µg of vitamin K, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 4.9µg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.2% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +212.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | -35.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.005g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +300% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +543.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.2µg | 25.5µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 5.952g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.211mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.58mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 4.9µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.833g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 1.08µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.56mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 11.26g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2.22mg | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 282kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 14.64g | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 26.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.262mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 4.005g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 209mg | 220mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.614g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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
22%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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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