McDonald's french fries vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcDonald's french fries and hash browns
- McDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin K, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for hash browns is 16% higher.
- McDonald's french fries contain 2 times more choline than hash browns. McDonald's french fries contain 39.8mg of choline, while hash browns contain 17.8mg.
- McDonald's french fries contain less sodium.
- Hash browns have a lower glycemic index than mcDonald's french fries.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.
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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 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 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 | -10.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.827g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +48.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 189mg | 566mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.186mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 1.838mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 2.62mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 355mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 5.665g | 6% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 28.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 9.9µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 25.74g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 17.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.158mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 272kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 2.58g | 2% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 17.04g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 2.54g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 7.827g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 5.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.441g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
26%
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.