McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Hamburger
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Hamburger is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Hamburger's daily need coverage for Zinc is 21% more.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 16 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Hamburger. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains 5.952g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Hamburger contains 0.38g.
- McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +394.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
14.64 g
Carbs:
26.39 g
Water:
45.76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.36g
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Carbs
~24.1g
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Water
~42.67g
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Other
~1.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.952 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1466.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +53.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +120% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +39.5% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~2.03g
~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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 295kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 17.08g |
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| Fats | 14.64g | 14.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.99g | 23.2g |
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| Carbs | 26.39g | 24.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 47mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 226mg |
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| Iron | 1.56mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 3.67g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 2.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 137mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 434mg | 414mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.217mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 5.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 1.44µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.128g | 0.814g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.833g | 5.096g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.005g | 5.495g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 0.38g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 2.03g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
24%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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 is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.