McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Hash browns
- 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 McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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.
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Calcium
+342.1%
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Iron
+301.7%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Sodium
-24.6%
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Zinc
+647.2%
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Manganese
+25.9%
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Potassium
+56.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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Calcium
+342.1%
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Iron
+301.7%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Sodium
-24.6%
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Zinc
+647.2%
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Manganese
+25.9%
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Potassium
+56.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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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Vitamin A
+2700%
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Vitamin B1
+33.6%
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Vitamin B2
+805.3%
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Vitamin B3
+142.2%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+500%
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Vitamin A
+2700%
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Vitamin B1
+33.6%
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Vitamin B2
+805.3%
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Vitamin B3
+142.2%
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Folate
+366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+500%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+446.5%
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Fats
+47.5%
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Carbs
+30.3%
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Other
+23.2%
Equal in Water - 49.27
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
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Protein
+446.5%
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Fats
+47.5%
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Carbs
+30.3%
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Other
+23.2%
Equal in Water - 49.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1901.8%
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.665 g
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Saturated Fat
-36.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1901.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+516.1%
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Fructose
+816.7%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
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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
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+516.1%
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Fructose
+816.7%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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 | 20.57g | 26.18g |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 17.04g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 28.88g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 272kcal |
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| Starch | 25.74g |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 355mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.62mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 5.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 1.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.9µg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 2.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 7.827g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 5.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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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
35%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.