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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 , and Vitamin C, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 18 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. Hash browns contain 5.4mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 0.3mg.
  • 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

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
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8
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +6275%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +6275%

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
7
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5
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Protein +336.4%
Equal in Carbs - 26.39
Equal in Water - 45.76
Hash browns
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 Fats +16.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Protein +336.4%
Equal in Carbs - 26.39
Equal in Water - 45.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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1
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.952
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.952

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
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5
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.6%
Contains more Fructose +704.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Hash browns
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.6%
Contains more Fructose +704.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hash browns McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 24.99g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 11.26g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 17.04g 14.64g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 26.39g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 0.56g 3.67g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 120mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 0.6mg 1.56mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Magnesium 21mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 98mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 355mg 220mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.36mg 0.58mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.1mg 0.066mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.262mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 0.4µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 1.17mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.3mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.13mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2.22mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 21µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 9.9µg 4.9µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.128g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 2.833g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.005g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 5.106g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.024g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.293g)
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.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. 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.