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Hash browns vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hash browns and McChicken Sandwich

  • Hash browns have more Fiber, while McChicken Sandwich have more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • McChicken Sandwich's daily need coverage for Iron is 14% higher.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 2 times less Fiber than Hash browns. Hash browns contain 2.7g of Fiber, while McChicken Sandwich contains 1.3g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.2%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.3%
~equal in Carbs ~27.97g
~equal in Water ~46.11g
~equal in Other ~2.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.346g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +232.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +704.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Hash browns McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Calories 272kcal 273kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 2.58g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 17.04g 13.21g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 26.67g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 28.88g 27.97g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 355mg 173mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 0.56g 3.57g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.082mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 566mg 624mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.079g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 2.346g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.401g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 4.964g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.43g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.016g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 4.396g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns McChicken Sandwich
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
20%
Hash browns
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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