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

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Important differences between Hamburger and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Hamburger has more Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Zinc is 21% more.
  • Hamburger contains 3 times more Folate than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Hamburger contains 56µg of Folate, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 21µg.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 IronIron +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.7%
~equal in Potassium ~220mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~137mg
~equal in Sodium ~434mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +51.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.64g
~equal in Carbs ~26.39g
~equal in Water ~45.76g
~equal in Other ~1.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1466.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
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
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 SucroseSucrose +120%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +39.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +53.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.93g
~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.
Hamburger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 295kcal 282kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 11.26g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Net carbs 23.2g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Carbs 24.1g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 47mg 32mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 20mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 102mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 226mg 220mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.56mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 3.67g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 0.9g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.091mg 0.066mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 0.58mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 414mg 434mg Hamburger
Vitamin E 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.217mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.211mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.13mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.22mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.08µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 56µg 21µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 0.128g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 5.096g 2.833g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.005g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 1.93g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 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
Hamburger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
38%
Hamburger
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger
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.

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. 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.