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.
| 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
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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 OtherOther | +14.4% |
| 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
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 272kcal | 282kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 17.04g | 14.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 24.99g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 26.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 355mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 25.74g |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 137mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 434mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0.128g |
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| Choline | 17.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.54g | 2.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.827g | 4.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.952g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 5.106g |
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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
20%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.