Hash browns vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Hash browns and McDonald's french fries
- Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E, yet McDonald's french fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hash browns is 16% higher.
- Hash browns contain 2 times more Vitamin E than McDonald's french fries. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E, while McDonald's french fries contain 1.38mg.
- McDonald's french fries contain less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, french fries.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.6% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.4% |
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Fats
~15.47g
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
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.379g
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:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +48.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
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~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 272kcal | 323kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 17.04g | 15.47g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 38.68g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 42.58g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | |
| Potassium | 355mg | 596mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.21g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.114mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 25.74g | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 1.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 3.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 16µg |
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| Folate | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0.064g |
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| Choline | 17.8mg | 39.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.54g | 2.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.827g | 7.379g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 4.727g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.382g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 4.251g |
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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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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.