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

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Significant differences between McDonald's hamburger and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • McDonald's hamburger has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 3 times less Zinc than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger has 1.95mg of Zinc, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 0.58mg.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
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%
Contains more IronIron +84%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
~equal in Calcium ~120mg
~equal in Selenium ~25.5µg

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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 135% 12% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
~equal in Water ~45.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
22% 31% 47%
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 -19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.005g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +110%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +46.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 hamburger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Calories 264kcal 282kcal McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 12.92g 11.26g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 14.64g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.3mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 28.98g 24.99g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 26.39g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 32mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calcium 127mg 120mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Iron 2.87mg 1.56mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 3.67g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Copper 0.096mg 0.066mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.58mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 137mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 494mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin E 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Manganese 0.322mg 0.262mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 25.5µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.211mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.13mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 2.22mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Folate 64µg 21µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.128g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 3.504g 2.833g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Fructose 3.3g 1.93g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 5.106g 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 hamburger McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/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.