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

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What are the differences between mcChicken Sandwich and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish?

McChicken Sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid), yet mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in vitamin B12, omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) and polyunsaturated fat.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
The amount of sodium in mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.

We used McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McChicken Sandwich

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Contains more IronIron	+11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper	+24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+36.6%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+27.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+∞%

~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~137mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McChicken Sandwich

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+77.6%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+468.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%
Contains more FolateFolate	+∞%

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Selenium		25.5µg	46%
Vitamin B12	0.19µg	1.08µg	37%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.43g	0.614g	12%
Vitamin B3	3.942mg	2.22mg	11%
Sodium	624mg	434mg	8%
Vitamin E		1.17mg	8%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.964g	5.952g	7%
Vitamin B2	0.2mg	0.13mg	5%
Folate		21µg	5%
Manganese	0.358mg	0.262mg	4%
Vitamin K		4.9µg	4%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	4.396g	5.106g	4%
Calcium	88mg	120mg	3%
Protein	10.43g	11.26g	2%
Fats	13.21g	14.64g	2%
Cholesterol	27mg	32mg	2%
Magnesium	20mg	27mg	2%
Iron	1.74mg	1.56mg	2%
Copper	0.082mg	0.066mg	2%
Saturated fat	2.346g	2.833g	2%
Carbs	27.97g	26.39g	1%
Potassium	173mg	220mg	1%
Monounsaturated fat	4.401g	4.005g	1%
Calories	273kcal	282kcal	0%
Protein per 100 calories	3.8g	4g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	262kcal	250kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	37g	35g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	4	3.5	N/A
Vitamin C		0.3mg	0%
Net carbs	26.67g	24.99g	N/A
Sugar	3.57g	3.67g	N/A
Fiber	1.3g	1.4g	0%
Zinc	0.63mg	0.58mg	0%
Phosphorus	139mg	137mg	0%
Vitamin B1	0.212mg	0.211mg	0%
Trans fat	0.079g	0.128g	N/A
Fructose	1.93g	1.93g	0%
Omega-3 (EPA)	0g	0.03g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.003g	0.061g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.002g	0.005g	N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.001g	0g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.016g	0.024g	N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.01g	0.006g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.009g	0.007g	N/A