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Hash browns vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hash browns and McGriddles

  • Hash browns are richer in Fiber, yet McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from McGriddles is 31% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 3 times more Fiber than McGriddles. Hash browns contain 2.7g of Fiber, while McGriddles contain 1g.
  • Hash browns contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +25.3%
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 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Calcium +231.6%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +25.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Folate +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.384
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Folate +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.384

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +226%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.76
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +226%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.76
Equal in Carbs - 31.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.532
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.532

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +71.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1161.3%
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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +71.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1161.3%
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 McGriddles
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 30.25g McGriddles
Protein 2.58g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 17.04g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 28.88g 31.25g McGriddles
Calories 272kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.14g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 11.23g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 63mg McGriddles
Iron 0.6mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 355mg 145mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 737mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.108mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 37µg McGriddles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.956g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 5.435g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 7.532g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 2.591g 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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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns McGriddles
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
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
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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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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

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