Hash browns vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Hash browns and Chicken McNuggets
- Hash browns are higher in Copper, yet Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
- Chicken McNuggets covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 35% more than Hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 2 times more Copper than Chicken McNuggets. While Hash browns contain 0.1mg of Copper, Chicken McNuggets contain only 0.049mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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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.
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Calcium
+72.7%
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Potassium
+40.9%
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Copper
+104.1%
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Manganese
+12.9%
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Iron
+48.3%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+177.6%
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Zinc
+63.9%
Equal in Sodium - 566
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Calcium
+72.7%
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Potassium
+40.9%
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Copper
+104.1%
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Manganese
+12.9%
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Iron
+48.3%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+177.6%
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Zinc
+63.9%
Equal in Sodium - 566
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.
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Vitamin C
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+16.8%
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Vitamin B2
+189.5%
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Vitamin B3
+302.6%
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Vitamin B5
+131.6%
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Vitamin B6
+114%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+16.8%
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Vitamin B2
+189.5%
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Vitamin B3
+302.6%
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Vitamin B5
+131.6%
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Vitamin B6
+114%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+91.4%
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Protein
+512%
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Fats
+16.3%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Equal in Other - 2.18
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.18 g
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Carbs
+91.4%
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Protein
+512%
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Fats
+16.3%
Equal in Water - 47.13
Equal in Other - 2.18
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.134
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.61
Saturated Fat:
2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.665 g
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
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Saturated Fat
-22.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.134
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.61
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Sucrose
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Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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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 |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 15.09g |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 17.04g | 19.81g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 15.09g |
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| Calories | 272kcal | 302kcal |
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| Starch | 25.74g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 272mg |
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| Potassium | 355mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 566mg | |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.62mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.398mg |
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| Folate | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.9µg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.54g | 3.261g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.827g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (566 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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