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

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The main differences between McDonald's hamburger and Hash browns

  • 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.
  • Hash browns contain less Cholesterol.

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

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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 Calcium +568.4%
Contains more Iron +378.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.8%
Contains more Selenium +6450%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +568.4%
Contains more Iron +378.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.8%
Contains more Selenium +6450%
Contains more Potassium +84.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
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% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400.8%
Contains more Fats +68.9%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Other - 2.23
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
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
Contains more Protein +400.8%
Contains more Fats +68.9%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +577.4%
Contains more Fructose +1275%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +577.4%
Contains more Fructose +1275%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's hamburger Hash browns
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 McDonald's hamburger Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 26.18g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 2.58g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 30.28g 28.88g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 3.3g 0.24g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1.3g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 127mg 19mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 107mg 98mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 494mg 566mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.36mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.322mg 0.158mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg 0.4µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 2IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.137mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.038mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 1.838mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 64µg 12µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.428g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 3.504g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's hamburger Hash browns
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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
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.

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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

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

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