McDonald's hamburger vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and mcDonald's Filet-O-Fish
- McDonald's hamburgers have 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 hamburgers cover 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 hamburgers. McDonald's hamburgers have 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.
| 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% |
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 | +100% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 5.952g | 30% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.56mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 2.22mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 0.58mg | 12% |
| Folate | 64µg | 21µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.08µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.17mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Fats | 10.09g | 14.64g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 137mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 2.833g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 11.26g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 434mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 4.005g | 1% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 25.5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 26.39g | 1% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 24.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 3.67g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.128g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.614g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 5.106g | N/A |
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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
27%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.