McDonald's
McDonald's

Hash Brown

The McDonald's Hash Brown has 150 calories, with 1g protein, 16g carbs, 0g sugar, and 320mg sodium.

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

150
Calories
1g
Protein
16g
Carbs
320mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
16

1 × 150 cal = 150 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

14%
Sodium320mg
10%
Sat Fat2g
0%
Sugar0g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
9g12%
Saturated Fat
2g10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg0%
Sodium
320mg14%
Total Carbohydrates
16g6%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
1g2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
213.3 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.3 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
150 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Hash Browns
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]*, Citric Acid [Preservative]), Salt, Corn Flour, Dehydrated Potato, Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Maintain Color), Extractives of Black Pepper. CONTAINS: WHEAT AND MILK. *Natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients. Prepared in Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with TBHQ and Citric Acid Added to Preserve Freshness). Dimethylpolysiloxane Added as an Antifoaming Agent.

Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Hash Brown healthy?

The McDonald's Hash Brown earns a Nom Score of B (66/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Hash Brown?

The McDonald's Hash Brown has 150 calories, with 1g protein, 16g carbs, 0g sugar, and 320mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Hash Brown?

The McDonald's Hash Brown is made from 1 component: Hash Browns. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Hash Brown gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Hash Brown lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's Hash Brown contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Hash Brown lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: dimethylpolysiloxane (anti-foaming agent), TBHQ.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Hash Brown?

It scores B — good. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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