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Candy bar vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candy bar and hash browns

  • Hash browns have less vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate than candy bar.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11755% more than hash browns.
  • Candy bar has 11 times more zinc than hash browns. While candy bar has 3.94mg of zinc, hash browns have only 0.36mg.
  • Hash browns have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +423.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +674%
Contains more ZincZinc +994.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +686.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1075%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82158.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +500.8%
Contains more FatsFats +97.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2979.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.186mg 11755%
Copper 0.774mg 0.1mg 75%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.158mg 47%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.838mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 5.665g 33%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.36mg 33%
Phosphorus 308mg 98mg 30%
Fats 33.7g 17.04g 26%
Protein 15.5g 2.58g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 7.827g 22%
Magnesium 110mg 21mg 21%
Sodium 156mg 566mg 18%
Folate 75µg 12µg 16%
Calories 522kcal 272kcal 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.62mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.678g 2.54g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.38mg 9%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.4µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.038mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g 6%
Calcium 78mg 19mg 6%
Carbs 47.4g 28.88g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Iron 0.97mg 0.6mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.137mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 355mg 2%
Choline 29.4mg 17.8mg 2%
Net carbs 43.3g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.138g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.