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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 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

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~566mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +512%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.4%
~equal in Water ~49.27g
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
16% 49% 35%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 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%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Copper 0.049mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.038mg 6%
Carbs 15.09g 28.88g 5%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5.4mg 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%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.137mg 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.36mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.158mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.134g 7.827g 1%
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 - ALA 0.296g 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Chicken McNuggets
20%
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.

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