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

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How are Veggie burger and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish different?

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 203% higher.
  • Veggie burger contains 6 times more Folate than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. While Veggie burger contains 124µg of Folate, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains only 21µg.
  • Veggie burger has less Cholesterol.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH are the varieties used 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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
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 +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +203%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%

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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +490.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more FatsFats +132.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 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 -49.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 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 +520%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +284.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1384.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +233.3%
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.
Veggie burger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 177kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 15.7g 11.26g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.3mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 9.37g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 14.27g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 5mg 32mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 27mg Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 120mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 220mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 1.56mg Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 3.67g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.4g Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.066mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 0.58mg Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 137mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.951mg 0.262mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.211mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.13mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 2.22mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 1.08µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 124µg 21µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.128g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 2.833g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 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 0.081g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
97%
Veggie burger
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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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