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 and fats; however, egg McMUFFIN is higher in protein, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily need for 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +344.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 165mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 1.735g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.368mg | 25% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 13.64g | 22% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.131g | 1.416g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.3mg | 21% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.441g | 0.114g | 20% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 192mg | 17% |
| Folate | 12µg | 79µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 200mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.59mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 2.721g | 13% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 9.66g | 11% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.262mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.836mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 3.102mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 173mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 3.592g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.145mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 228kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 21.67g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 617mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.95g | 6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 1054kcal | 167kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 44g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.3 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.43g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.03g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.008g | 0.01g | N/A |
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:
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
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
3.592 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
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:
0.4 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






