McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish and roast beef sandwich
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more selenium and fats, while roast beef sandwich has more zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, protein, phosphorus, and folate.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need for zinc 15% more than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
- The amount of sodium in mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +291.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +172.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.614g | 0.152g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 1.762g | 28% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.106g | 1.465g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.27mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 2.64mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 18.2µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 4.343mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.287mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 653mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 200mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 15.17g | 8% |
| Folate | 21µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Fats | 14.64g | 10.3g | 7% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.65g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.4mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.109mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.96µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 3.399g | 3% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 244kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 22.21g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 250kcal | 161kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 35g | 41g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.5 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 20.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 1 IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 220mg | 224mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 3.84g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.389g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 3.987g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.03g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.061g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.005g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.024g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
Other:
2.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
~equal in
Water
~49.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.762 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.987g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +28.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +34% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +132.6% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
