McGriddles vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mcGriddles and hash browns
- McGriddles are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate, yet hash browns are richer in fiber.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for mcGriddles is 31% higher.
- Hash browns contain less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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 CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +136.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
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 | +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% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 316mg | 98mg | 31% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 5.665g | 20% |
Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
Saturated fat | 5.435g | 2.54g | 13% |
Protein | 8.41g | 2.58g | 12% |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0µg | 11% |
Iron | 1.42mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 1.838mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
Cholesterol | 24mg | 0mg | 8% |
Fiber | 1g | 2.7g | 7% |
Sodium | 737mg | 566mg | 7% |
Potassium | 145mg | 355mg | 6% |
Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.186mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
Calcium | 63mg | 19mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.36mg | 4% |
Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
Calories | 312kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 31.25g | 28.88g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 7.827g | 1% |
Fats | 17.76g | 17.04g | 1% |
Net carbs | 30.25g | 26.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 11.23g | 0.56g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.956g | 0.056g | N/A |
Fructose | 0.14g | 0.24g | 0% |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +226% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.04g
~equal in
Carbs
~28.88g
~equal in
Other
~2.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 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 | -53.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.827g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +1161.3% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +71.4% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g