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, protein, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, folate, and vitamin B1; however, hash browns are higher in vitamin E.
- Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12 37% more than hash browns.
- Fast food has 51 times more selenium than hash browns. While fast food has 20.3µg of selenium, hash browns have only 0.4µg.
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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +410% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +855.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +589.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +102% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 0.4µg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.6mg | 31% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 2.58g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 5.665g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.038mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.838mg | 24% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.391g | 5.131g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.36mg | 20% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.121g | 0.441g | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 12µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 2.62mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 566mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 2.54g | 9% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 17.04g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 7.827g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 355mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 9.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 17.8mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.24g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.186mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 272kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 28.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 25.74g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.6g | 0.95g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 180kcal | 1054kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 37g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 5.3 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0 IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.008g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +540.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +561.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +845.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +12.5% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
