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

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

  • Wendy's chicken sandwich is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% higher.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich has 2 times more Copper than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Wendy's chicken sandwich has 0.135mg of Copper, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 0.066mg.
  • Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this comparison.

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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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
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 +104.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +421.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
~equal in Potassium ~220mg
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg
~equal in Sodium ~434mg
~equal in Selenium ~25.5µg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 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 +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +80.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +19.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 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 -42.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 5% 6%
Starch: 16.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.87 g
Fructose: 1.14 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 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 +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +69.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +186.7%
~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.
Wendy's chicken sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's chicken sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 214kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 13.78g 11.26g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fats 8.1g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Net carbs 20.25g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 21.55g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 31mg 32mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 23mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 228mg 220mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.135mg 0.066mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 0.61mg 0.58mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Starch 16.1g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 161mg 137mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Sodium 401mg 434mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.23mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 24.4µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.295mg 0.211mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.13mg
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.22mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 10.7µg 4.9µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.128g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 1.618g 2.833g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.921g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 3.086g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 1.14g 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 0.233g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.705g 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
Wendy's chicken sandwich McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/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.