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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 0.4µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.08µg | 0µg | 45% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 2.58g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.56mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 2.62mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.005g | 7.827g | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.038mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 566mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 355mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 9.9µg | 4% |
| Fats | 14.64g | 17.04g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 1.838mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.952g | 5.665g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.24g | 2% |
| Folate | 21µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.833g | 2.54g | 1% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 272kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 26.39g | 28.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.99g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.67g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.128g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.061g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.614g | 0.441g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.106g | 5.131g | N/A |
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:
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
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
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
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:
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
