BURGER KING, Hash Brown Rounds
Whole food · Fast Foods
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Burger King's Hash Brown Rounds are golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside potato nuggets, a staple of their breakfast menu. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a soft, starchy interior, seasoned lightly with salt. Nutritionally, they are a high-carb, high-fat side, providing quick energy but minimal protein.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 39% carbs · 57% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
They are beloved for their addictive, crunchy exterior and comforting, warm potato center, making them a popular, nostalgic side for breakfast sandwiches. Their simple, savory flavor and convenient finger-food format make them a versatile and satisfying pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a deep-fried, high-fat, and high-glycemic food, they can cause rapid blood sugar spikes and contribute significantly to daily calorie and fat intake. To counteract this, pair them with a protein source like eggs or a sausage patty to slow digestion, and practice strict portion control by having just a few rounds instead of a full order.
Key benefits
- Provides quick-release carbohydrate energy
- Offers a satisfying, crispy texture contrast
- Convenient, portable breakfast or snack option
- Contains some dietary fiber from the potato
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'round' shape is a patented design by Burger King, engineered specifically to fit perfectly in a drink carrier for easy, on-the-go consumption.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 46.3 g |
| Energy | 302 kcal |
| Energy | 1265 kj |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.3 g |
| Ash | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.63 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.35 g |
| Fructose | 0.28 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 26.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 15.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.71 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 95.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 364 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 568 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.37 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.18 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin | 2.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.19 mg |
| Folate, total | 13.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 21.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.54 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 8.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 1.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.20 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.11 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.11 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.58 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 5.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 9.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 8.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 8.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.51 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.03 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.03 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g |
| Threonine | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.10 g |
| Leucine | 0.18 g |
| Lysine | 0.17 g |
| Methionine | 0.04 g |
| Cystine | 0.04 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.09 g |
| Valine | 0.14 g |
| Arginine | 0.13 g |
| Histidine | 0.05 g |
| Alanine | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.50 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.38 g |
| Glycine | 0.10 g |
| Proline | 0.10 g |
| Serine | 0.12 g |
FAQ
Are Hash Brown Rounds gluten-free?
Burger King's official allergen information states that Hash Brown Rounds are cooked in a fryer shared with other items that contain wheat, so they are not considered gluten-free.
How are they different from regular hash browns?
They are formed into uniform, bite-sized rounds from shredded potato, whereas traditional hash browns are typically a loose, shredded patty or cake.
What oil are they fried in?
Burger King typically fries its Hash Brown Rounds in a blend of soybean and/or canola oil, which can vary by location.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.02 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.3 g fiber · 0.6 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.56 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.