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Hash browns vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hash browns and McGriddles

  • Hash browns are richer in Fiber, yet McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from McGriddles is 31% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 3 times more Fiber than McGriddles. Hash browns contain 2.7g of Fiber, while McGriddles contain 1g.
  • Hash browns contain less Sodium.

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

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.6%
Contains more IronIron +136.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +208.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.384mg

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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226%
Contains more OtherOther +10.8%
~equal in Fats ~17.76g
~equal in Carbs ~31.25g

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.532g

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1161.3%
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 McGriddles
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns McGriddles Opinion
Calories 272kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 2.58g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 17.04g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 28.88g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 355mg 145mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 0.56g 11.23g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 566mg 737mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.108mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.956g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 5.435g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 7.532g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 2.591g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.14g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 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 McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

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

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