Hash browns vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish different?
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need for selenium 46% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 2 times more vitamin E than mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 1.17mg.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in sodium.
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH types were used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +531.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6275% |
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 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 25.5µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.08µg | 45% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 11.26g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.56mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.441g | 0.614g | 11% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 1.17mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 4.005g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 137mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.211mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.4g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.262mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 14.64g | 4% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 220mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 2.22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.952g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 26.39g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 2.833g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.95g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 1054kcal | 250kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 35g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.3 | 3.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.03g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.131g | 5.106g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +336.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~26.39g
~equal in
Water
~45.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.952g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +222.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +704.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
