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

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A recap on differences between Hash browns and Chicken McNuggets

  • Hash browns are higher in Copper, yet Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken McNuggets covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 35% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 2 times more Copper than Chicken McNuggets. While Hash browns contain 0.1mg of Copper, Chicken McNuggets contain only 0.049mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.6%
~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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +512%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
~equal in Water ~47.13g
~equal in Other ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.134g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.61g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Hash browns Chicken McNuggets
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 Hash browns Chicken McNuggets Opinion
Calories 272kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 2.58g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 17.04g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.2mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 15.09g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 15.09g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Chicken McNuggets
Calcium 19mg 11mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 252mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.89mg Chicken McNuggets
Sugar 0.56g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.59mg Chicken McNuggets
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 272mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 566mg 566mg
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.14mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.16mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.11mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 7.4mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.398mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.114g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.261g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 5.61g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.296g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.025g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 5.105g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chicken McNuggets
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
20%
Hash browns
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
32%
Chicken McNuggets

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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