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Fast food vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fast food and Hash browns

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Fast food covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Hash browns.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
1
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +226.3%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +4975%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +226.3%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +125.9%
Contains more Selenium +4975%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +540.3%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Hash browns
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 Protein +540.3%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.2%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Glucose +561.3%
Contains more Fructose +845.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +12.5%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Hash browns
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 Glucose +561.3%
Contains more Fructose +845.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +12.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 26.18g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 2.58g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 31.5g 28.88g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 272kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 2.27g 0.24g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 62mg 19mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.6mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 98mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 331mg 566mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.36mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.1mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.158mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 0.4µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.137mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.038mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.838mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.186mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 12µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 4.493g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fast food Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.