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McFlurry vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mcFlurry and hash browns

  • McFlurry is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mcFlurry is 25% higher.
  • McFlurry contains 7 times more calcium than hash browns. McFlurry contains 135mg of calcium, while hash browns contain 19mg.
  • McFlurry contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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.
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +610.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
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%

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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
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% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +132.3%
~equal in Carbs ~28.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
16% 49% 35%
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 -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
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +141.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14.3%
~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.
McFlurry Hash browns
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 McFlurry Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 5.665g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg 25%
Sodium 54mg 566mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.62mg 17%
Fats 6.46g 17.04g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.038mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 7.827g 15%
Calcium 135mg 19mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 1.838mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.186mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.38mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.137mg 7%
Copper 0.044mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Calories 177kcal 272kcal 5%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.158mg 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 208mg 355mg 4%
Iron 0.27mg 0.6mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.402g 2.54g 4%
Protein 4.02g 2.58g 3%
Phosphorus 116mg 98mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.36mg 2%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Carbs 26.82g 28.88g 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Hash browns
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
16%
McFlurry
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
26%
Hash browns

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

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

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