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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 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 +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.
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% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 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 +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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 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 -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
55% 35% 5% 4%
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
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 +1161.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%
~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.
McGriddles Hash browns
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Hash browns Opinion
Calories 312kcal 272kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 2.58g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 17.04g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 30.25g 26.18g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 28.88g McGriddles
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Hash browns
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Hash browns
Calcium 63mg 19mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 1.42mg 0.6mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.079mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.76mg 0.36mg McGriddles
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 316mg 98mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.198mg 0.158mg McGriddles
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.137mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.038mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 1.838mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.38mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 37µg 12µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 5.435g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 5.665g Hash browns
Fructose 0.14g 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McGriddles 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
20%
McGriddles
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
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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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.
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.

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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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