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Fudge vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fudge and hash browns?

  • Fudge is richer in copper, iron, and manganese, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 25% higher.
  • Fudge has 3 times more iron than hash browns. Fudge has 1.77mg of iron, while hash browns have 0.6mg.
  • Hash browns contain less saturated fat.

We used Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
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 +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.9%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more CopperCopper +229%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%

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 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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +944.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +607.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +78%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 CarbsCarbs +164.7%
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more WaterWater +402.2%
Contains more OtherOther +134.7%
~equal in Protein ~2.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1418.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 5.665g 35%
Copper 0.329mg 0.1mg 25%
Sodium 45mg 566mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.448g 2.54g 18%
Carbs 76.44g 28.88g 16%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 2.62mg 16%
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.186mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.943g 7.827g 12%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.158mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fats 10.41g 17.04g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 1.838mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.137mg 9%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 9.9µg 7%
Calories 411kcal 272kcal 7%
Potassium 134mg 355mg 7%
Zinc 1.11mg 0.36mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 44µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.38mg 5%
Phosphorus 71mg 98mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.038mg 4%
Selenium 2.5µg 0.4µg 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g 4%
Calcium 49mg 19mg 3%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10mg 17.8mg 1%
Protein 2.39g 2.58g 0%
Net carbs 74.74g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 73.12g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.165g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.