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Hash browns vs. McDonald's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hash browns and McDonald's hamburger

  • McDonald's hamburger is richer than Hash browns in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from McDonald's hamburger is 47% higher.

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

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +568.4%
Contains more IronIron +378.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6450%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~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
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +400.8%
~equal in Carbs ~30.28g
~equal in Water ~44.53g
~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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.9%

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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +577.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1275%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Calories 272kcal 264kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 17.04g 10.09g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 28.88g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 19mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 355mg 192mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 0.56g 6.03g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.096mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 107mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 566mg 494mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 2IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 0.4µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.428g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.504g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 3.768g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.42g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.134g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.135g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns McDonald's hamburger
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%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
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.

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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/nutrients

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

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