Hash browns vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Hash browns and McDonald's hamburger
- McDonald's hamburger is richer than Hash browns in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from McDonald's hamburger is 47% higher.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.
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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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Potassium
+84.9%
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Calcium
+568.4%
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Iron
+378.3%
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Sodium
-12.7%
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Zinc
+441.7%
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Manganese
+103.8%
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Selenium
+6450%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 107
Equal in Copper - 0.096
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Potassium
+84.9%
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Calcium
+568.4%
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Iron
+378.3%
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Sodium
-12.7%
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Zinc
+441.7%
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Manganese
+103.8%
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Selenium
+6450%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 107
Equal in Copper - 0.096
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
+800%
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Vitamin A
+2650%
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Vitamin B1
+80.3%
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Vitamin B2
+528.9%
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Vitamin B3
+147.2%
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Folate
+433.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin A
+2650%
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Vitamin B1
+80.3%
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Vitamin B2
+528.9%
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Vitamin B3
+147.2%
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Folate
+433.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+68.9%
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Water
+10.6%
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Protein
+400.8%
Equal in Carbs - 30.28
Equal in Water - 44.53
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:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Fats
+68.9%
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Water
+10.6%
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Protein
+400.8%
Equal in Carbs - 30.28
Equal in Water - 44.53
Equal in Other - 2.18
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-27.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+298.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.665 g
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
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Saturated Fat
-27.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+298.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+577.4%
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Fructose
+1275%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+∞%
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Glucose
+577.4%
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Fructose
+1275%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 28.98g |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 12.92g |
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| Fats | 17.04g | 10.09g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 30.28g |
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| Calories | 272kcal | 264kcal |
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| Starch | 25.74g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 3.3g |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 6.03g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.87mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 107mg |
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| Potassium | 355mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 494mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.95mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.096mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 26.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 55IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.62mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.239mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 4.544mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.9µg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0.428g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.54g | 3.504g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.827g | 3.768g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 1.42g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 1.135g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.134g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g |
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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%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
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.