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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Hash browns

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need of Cholesterol 55% more than Hash browns.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 10 times more Calcium than Hash browns. While Egg McMUFFIN has 192mg of Calcium, Hash browns have only 19mg.
  • Hash browns have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 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 CalciumCalcium +910.5%
Contains more IronIron +283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~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% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +344.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 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 +428.7%
Contains more FatsFats +76.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
~equal in Water ~49.27g
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 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 -29.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 GlucoseGlucose +29%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
Egg McMUFFIN Hash browns
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Hash browns Opinion
Calories 228kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Protein 13.64g 2.58g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 20.57g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 21.67g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 165mg 0mg Hash browns
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Hash browns
Calcium 192mg 19mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 2.3mg 0.6mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.084mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 1.29mg 0.36mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 200mg 98mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 0.59mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.235mg 0.158mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.137mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.038mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 1.838mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.38mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 79µg 12µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 3.592g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 5.665g Hash browns
Fructose 0.43g 0.24g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.008g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Egg McMUFFIN 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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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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