McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and McDonald's hamburger
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's hamburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
- McDonald's hamburger has 4 times less Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 5.952g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's hamburger has 1.42g.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.
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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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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+28%
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Potassium
+14.6%
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Sodium
-12.1%
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Iron
+84%
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Zinc
+236.2%
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Copper
+45.5%
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Manganese
+22.9%
Equal in Calcium - 127
Equal in Selenium - 26.2
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+28%
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Potassium
+14.6%
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Sodium
-12.1%
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Iron
+84%
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Zinc
+236.2%
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Copper
+45.5%
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Manganese
+22.9%
Equal in Calcium - 127
Equal in Selenium - 26.2
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 B12
+30.1%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+17.1%
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Vitamin B2
+83.8%
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Vitamin B3
+104.7%
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Folate
+204.8%
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Vitamin B12
+30.1%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+17.1%
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Vitamin B2
+83.8%
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Vitamin B3
+104.7%
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Folate
+204.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+45.1%
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Protein
+14.7%
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Carbs
+14.7%
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Other
+11.8%
Equal in Water - 44.53
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Fats
+45.1%
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Protein
+14.7%
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Carbs
+14.7%
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Other
+11.8%
Equal in Water - 44.53
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+319.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.768
Saturated Fat:
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
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Saturated Fat
-19.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+319.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.768
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+110%
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Fructose
+71%
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Maltose
+46.5%
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 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+110%
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Fructose
+71%
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Maltose
+46.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 24.99g | 28.98g | |
Protein | 11.26g | 12.92g | |
Fats | 14.64g | 10.09g | |
Carbs | 26.39g | 30.28g | |
Calories | 282kcal | 264kcal | |
Fructose | 1.93g | 3.3g | |
Sugar | 3.67g | 6.03g | |
Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | |
Calcium | 120mg | 127mg | |
Iron | 1.56mg | 2.87mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | |
Phosphorus | 137mg | 107mg | |
Potassium | 220mg | 192mg | |
Sodium | 434mg | 494mg | |
Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.95mg | |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.096mg | |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.322mg | |
Selenium | 25.5µg | 26.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 55IU | ||
Vitamin E | 1.17mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.247mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.239mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 4.544mg | |
Folate | 21µg | 64µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0.83µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | ||
Cholesterol | 32mg | 27mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.428g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 3.504g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0.002g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 3.768g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 1.42g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 1.135g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.004g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.134g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0.011g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.671g)
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 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.