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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 19% 59% 22% 16% 59% 57% 34% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 135% 12% 16% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +336.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%
~equal in Carbs ~28.88g
~equal in Water ~49.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.952 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.665g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +222.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +704.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 282kcal 272kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 2.58g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fats 14.64g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 24.99g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 26.39g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Hash browns
Magnesium 27mg 21mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 120mg 19mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Potassium 220mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 1.56mg 0.6mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1.4g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.066mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.58mg 0.36mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 137mg 98mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 566mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 1.17mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.262mg 0.158mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Selenium 25.5µg 0.4µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 21µg 12µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.833g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 5.665g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 1.93g 0.24g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.441g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g 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

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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
20%
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 Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
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.

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