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 cover 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
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% |
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Water
~47.13g
~equal in
Other
~2.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
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
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 7.4mg | 35% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 15.79g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 272mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.398mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 15.09g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 19.81g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 252mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 3.261g | 3% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 302kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 8.134g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Sodium | 566mg | 566mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.61g | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 5.105g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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