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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 from 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.
McFlurry
McFlurry
4
:
6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +610.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +243.5%
McFlurry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +610.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
McFlurry
McFlurry
4
:
8
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
McFlurry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.9%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +163.8%
Contains more Other +132.3%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
McFlurry
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Hash browns
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 Protein +55.8%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +163.8%
Contains more Other +132.3%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
0
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1908.9%
McFlurry
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1908.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
McFlurry
McFlurry
4
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +141.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +14.3%
McFlurry
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
Hash browns
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +141.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +14.3%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
McFlurry
21%
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 Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.