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

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Summary of differences between Hash browns and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin E, however, Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need of Cholesterol 55% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns have 4 times more Vitamin E than Egg McMUFFIN. While Hash browns have 2.62mg of Vitamin E, Egg McMUFFIN has only 0.59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.

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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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Sodium ~617mg

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% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +344.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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
Contains more FatsFats +76.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.7%
~equal in Water ~52.58g
~equal in Other ~2.45g

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
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 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
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Egg McMUFFIN
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 Hash browns Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 272kcal 228kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 17.04g 9.66g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.2mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 20.57g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 21.67g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 165mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 355mg 173mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 0.56g 2.13g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.084mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.29mg Egg McMUFFIN
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 200mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 566mg 617mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.59mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.262mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.102mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.145mg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.109g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.592g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 2.721g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.735g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.114g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.001g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.416g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Egg McMUFFIN
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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients

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

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