Chicken McNuggets vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between chicken McNuggets and hash browns
- Chicken McNuggets are higher in vitamin B3, protein, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are higher in copper.
- Chicken McNuggets cover 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 1.838mg | 35% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 2.58g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 98mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.186mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.296g | 0.441g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 5.4mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 28.88g | 5% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 17.04g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 355mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 2.54g | 3% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 7.827g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.2g | 0.95g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 191kcal | 1054kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 33g | 37g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.2 | 5.3 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 566mg | 566mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 5.665g | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.025g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.014g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 5.131g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +512% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.4% |
~equal in
Water
~49.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.827g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.665g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
