McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's cheeseburgers and hash browns different?
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B1 than hash browns.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcDonald's cheeseburgers is 36% higher.
McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +778.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +291.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +391.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +402.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.88g
~equal in
Water
~49.27g
~equal in
Other
~2.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1495.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +548.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +979.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0µg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 5.665g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 0.6mg | 22% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 2.58g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.038mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.36mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.838mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Folate | 59µg | 12µg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 7.827g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 2.54g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Fats | 11.79g | 17.04g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 5.4mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 566mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 0.24g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 272kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 28.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
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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
27%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.895g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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