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Hash browns vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hash browns and McFlurry

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McFlurry is 25% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 33 times more Vitamin E than McFlurry. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E, while McFlurry contains 0.08mg.
  • McFlurry contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%

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 0% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more FatsFats +163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +132.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
~equal in Carbs ~26.82g

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
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +368.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1908.9%

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
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +141.9%
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 McFlurry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McFlurry Opinion
Calories 272kcal 177kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 4.02g McFlurry
Fats 17.04g 6.46g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 26.62g McFlurry
Carbs 28.88g 26.82g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 355mg 208mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.27mg Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 24.37g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 0.2g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.044mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.54mg McFlurry
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 116mg McFlurry
Sodium 566mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 2IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.08mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.046mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.051mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.139mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.053mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 3µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.281g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.402g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 1.67g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.282g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.21g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns McFlurry
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
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

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

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