McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Hamburger
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Hamburger is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Hamburger's daily need coverage for Zinc is 21% more.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 16 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Hamburger. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 5.952g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Hamburger contains 0.38g.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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.
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Calcium
+17.6%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Manganese
+20.7%
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Iron
+84.6%
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Zinc
+394.8%
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Copper
+37.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414
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Calcium
+17.6%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Manganese
+20.7%
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Iron
+84.6%
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Zinc
+394.8%
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Copper
+37.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+92.3%
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Vitamin B3
+141.7%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+92.3%
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Vitamin B3
+141.7%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+51.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
Equal in Carbs - 24.1
Equal in Water - 42.67
Equal in Other - 1.79
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
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Protein
+51.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
Equal in Carbs - 24.1
Equal in Water - 42.67
Equal in Other - 1.79
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-44.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1466.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
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Saturated Fat
-44.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1466.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
+53.8%
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Sucrose
+120%
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Glucose
+16%
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Maltose
+39.5%
Equal in Fructose - 2.03
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Lactose
+53.8%
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Sucrose
+120%
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Glucose
+16%
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Maltose
+39.5%
Equal in Fructose - 2.03
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 23.2g |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 14.36g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 24.1g |
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| Calories | 282kcal | 295kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 2.03g |
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| Sugar | 3.67g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 102mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 136mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 226mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 414mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.217mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 1.44µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 47mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 5.096g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 0.38g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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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
26%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.