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Chicken McNuggets vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken McNuggets and Hash browns

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Hash browns are higher in Copper.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 35% more than Hash browns.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets
4
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5
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Iron +48.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.9%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Chicken McNuggets
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +48.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.9%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Equal in Sodium - 566

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.
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets
6
:
6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Chicken McNuggets
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% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Hash browns
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 B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +512%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +91.4%
Equal in Water - 49.27
Equal in Other - 2.23
Chicken McNuggets
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Hash browns
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 +512%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +91.4%
Equal in Water - 49.27
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets
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2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.827
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665
Chicken McNuggets
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.827
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets
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3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Chicken McNuggets
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Hash browns
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Hash browns
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken McNuggets Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 15.09g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 15.79g 2.58g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 17.04g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 15.09g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 302kcal 272kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0g 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.08g 0.56g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 11mg 19mg Hash browns
Iron 0.89mg 0.6mg Chicken McNuggets
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Chicken McNuggets
Phosphorus 272mg 98mg Chicken McNuggets
Potassium 252mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 566mg
Zinc 0.59mg 0.36mg Chicken McNuggets
Copper 0.049mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.14mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.137mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.038mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 1.838mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.38mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.186mg Chicken McNuggets
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 3.261g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 7.827g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.008g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
33%
Chicken McNuggets
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (566 mg)
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. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.