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

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How are McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Hash browns different?

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns are lower in Cholesterol.

McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
8
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
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%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains more Copper +51.5%
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%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
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%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains more Copper +51.5%

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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
5
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7
Hash browns
Hash browns
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +336.4%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Water - 49.27
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
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
Contains more Protein +336.4%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Water - 49.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
5
:
1
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.6%
Contains more Fructose +704.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +222.6%
Contains more Fructose +704.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.