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Hash browns vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hash browns and McDonald's Quarter Pounder

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium in McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher than in Hash browns.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 53% more than Hash browns.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.

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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 Potassium +56.4%
Contains more Calcium +342.1%
Contains more Iron +301.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Zinc +647.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains more Calcium +342.1%
Contains more Iron +301.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Zinc +647.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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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Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +23.2%
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Equal in Water - 50.37
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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +23.2%
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Equal in Water - 50.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1901.8%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1901.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +516.1%
Contains more Fructose +816.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +516.1%
Contains more Fructose +816.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 20.57g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 17.04g 11.55g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 22.17g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 244kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 0.56g 5.13g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.6g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 84mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 0.6mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 21mg 22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 98mg 124mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 355mg 227mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 427mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 0.36mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.1mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.158mg 0.199mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 56IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.9mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.183mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 39mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.724g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 4.008g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.202g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.283g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.468g)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/nutrients

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

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