French fries vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between French fries and Hash browns
- French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E .
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hash browns is 15% higher.
- French fries contain 3 times more Folate than Hash browns. French fries contain 30µg of Folate, while Hash browns contain 12µg.
- French fries contain less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
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Iron
+35%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+63.1%
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Sodium
-62.9%
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Zinc
+38.9%
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Copper
+24%
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Manganese
+56.3%
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Selenium
+125%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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Iron
+35%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+63.1%
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Sodium
-62.9%
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Zinc
+38.9%
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Copper
+24%
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Manganese
+56.3%
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Selenium
+125%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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.
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Vitamin B1
+24.1%
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Vitamin B3
+63.4%
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Vitamin B5
+52.6%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+13.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+56.9%
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Vitamin C
+14.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.038
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Vitamin B1
+24.1%
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Vitamin B3
+63.4%
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Vitamin B5
+52.6%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+13.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+56.9%
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Vitamin C
+14.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.038
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+32.9%
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Carbs
+43.5%
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Fats
+15.7%
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Water
+27.8%
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+20.5%
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
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1.85 g
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2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
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2.23 g
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Protein
+32.9%
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Carbs
+43.5%
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Fats
+15.7%
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+27.8%
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+20.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.54
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.665 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.54
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.665
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 26.18g |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 17.04g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 28.88g |
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| Calories | 312kcal | 272kcal |
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| Starch | 25.74g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 355mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 2.62mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 1.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.186mg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9.9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 2.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 7.827g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 5.665g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 5.131g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.441g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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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
27%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries 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 ($)