McDonald’s Hash Browns: Price, Calories & Ingredients
McDonald’s Hash Browns are oval patties of shredded potato, fried until crisp and served only at breakfast. They’re part of McDonald’s Under $3 menu at participating restaurants, come in every breakfast meal and have 140 calories. Here’s everything else worth knowing, from ingredients and allergens to the hours you can order them.
How Much Are McDonald’s Hash Browns?
McDonald’s Hash Browns cost under $3 at restaurants on the Under $3 menu; elsewhere they typically cost about $2.69. They’re also included in the $4 Breakfast Meal Deal and in every breakfast Extra Value Meal.
| How you buy them | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| On their own (Under $3 menu) | Under $3 | One Hash Browns patty |
| On their own (other restaurants) | $2.69 | One patty, typical reported price |
| $4 Breakfast Meal Deal | $4 | Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, Hash Browns, small coffee |
| Breakfast Extra Value Meal | Varies | Breakfast sandwich, Hash Browns, small coffee or medium drink |
*Prices are set by each restaurant. Typical prices reported online in October 2026.
McDonald’s Hash Browns Calories and Nutrition
One McDonald’s Hash Browns patty has 140 calories, 8 g of fat (1 g saturated), 18 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber, 2 g of protein and 310 mg of sodium. It has no cholesterol, trans fat or sugar.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
Where the calories come from
About half the calories come from the frying oil. At roughly 58 g per patty, a Hash Browns is a small side: the lightest potato option McDonald’s sells, apart from Kids Fries.
McDonald’s USA nutrition data. % Daily Value based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
What Are McDonald’s Hash Browns Made Of?
McDonald’s Hash Browns are made from shredded potatoes bound with dehydrated potato and corn flour, seasoned with salt and black pepper extract, and fried in a vegetable oil blend that includes natural beef flavor.
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Potatoes and dehydrated potato | The shredded base and the binder that holds the patty together |
| Corn flour | Helps the patty crisp and keep its shape |
| Vegetable oil (canola, soybean, hydrogenated soybean) | Used for frying |
| Natural beef flavor | Made with hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients |
| Salt, extractives of black pepper | Seasoning |
| Dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate | Even browning and color protection |
McDonald’s USA ingredient statement for Hash Browns.
Are McDonald’s Hash Browns Vegan or Gluten-Free?
No. McDonald’s US Hash Browns contain wheat and milk, both from the natural beef flavor in the oil blend, so they are neither vegan nor gluten-free. Soybean oil is used, but highly refined soybean oil isn’t counted as an allergen.
Vegetarian?
They contain no meat ingredients listed, but the beef flavor means many vegetarians avoid them.
Dairy-free?
No. Milk derivatives are a starting ingredient of the beef flavor.
Shared fryers
Cross-contact with other fried foods is possible, depending on how each kitchen sets up its fryers.
When Can You Get McDonald’s Hash Browns?
Hash Browns are on the breakfast menu only. Most US McDonald’s serve breakfast from opening until 10:30 a.m. on weekdays, and some run it until 11 a.m., especially on weekends. Restaurants open 24 hours usually start breakfast around 4 or 5 a.m.
- No all-day breakfast: McDonald’s offered all-day breakfast from 2015 until it was paused in March 2020, and it hasn’t returned nationally.
- Hours vary: each franchisee sets breakfast times, so check your restaurant in the app.
- Late arrivals: a few restaurants will sell leftover Hash Browns just after the switch, but don’t count on it.
See the full McDonald’s breakfast menu for prices of every morning item.
Breakfast Meals and Deals With Hash Browns
Hash Browns are the standard side in every McDonald’s breakfast meal. The cheapest bundle is the $4 Breakfast Meal Deal, which pairs a Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with Hash Browns and a small Premium Roast Coffee.
| Breakfast meal | Includes Hash Browns | Food calories |
|---|---|---|
| $4 Breakfast Meal Deal (Sausage McMuffin) | Yes | 545 |
| Egg McMuffin Meal | Yes | 450 |
| Sausage McMuffin with Egg Meal | Yes | 620 |
| Big Breakfast | Yes, inside the platter | Varies |
Food calories add McDonald’s official values for the sandwich and Hash Browns, before the drink. The $4 deal total includes black coffee.
McDonald’s Hash Browns vs Fries
A Hash Browns patty has 90 fewer calories than a Small fries (140 vs 230) and less fat, but more sodium (310 mg vs 190 mg). Both share the same beef-flavored oil and the same wheat and milk allergens.
| Hash Browns | Small Fries | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | 230 |
| Fat | 8 g | 11 g |
| Carbs | 18 g | 31 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 190 mg |
| When served | Breakfast | Lunch & dinner |
| Typical price | $2.69 | $1.89–$3.49 |
Compare every fries size in our McDonald’s fries guide.
Popular Ways to Eat McDonald’s Hash Browns
Fans have their own ways to use the patty. All of these work with a normal order.
| Idea | How |
|---|---|
| Inside a McMuffin | Open a Sausage McMuffin or Egg McMuffin and add the Hash Browns for crunch |
| With ketchup or hot sauce | Ask for packets; ketchup is free |
| Two for breakfast | Order a second patty from the Under $3 menu instead of a bigger meal |
| Reheat leftovers | Air fryer at 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes; avoid the microwave |
McDonald’s Hash Browns FAQ
Are McDonald's Hash Browns available all day?
No. They're served only during breakfast hours, usually until 10:30 or 11 a.m.
How many calories are in two McDonald's Hash Browns?
280 calories, with 16 g of fat and 620 mg of sodium.
Do McDonald's Hash Browns have dairy?
Yes. McDonald's lists milk as an allergen, from the natural beef flavor in the oil.
Are McDonald's Hash Browns fried?
Yes. They're par-fried before freezing and fried again in the restaurant.
Can I get Hash Browns in a lunch meal?
Only during breakfast. After the menu switches, sides are fries or apple slices.
How We Checked This Post
- Official menu: McDonald’s USA breakfast menu
- Nutrition, ingredients and allergens: McDonald’s USA product data for Hash Browns and fries
- Deals and breakfast hours: McDonald’s US Deals page and restaurant-hour policies
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. Egg McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
