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Hash browns vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hash browns and Burger King Whopper different?

  • Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E, and Copper, while Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily need of Iron 47% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 17 times more Vitamin E than Burger King Whopper. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.15mg.
  • Burger King Whopper is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese types were used in this article.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +669.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more IronIron +628.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +686.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4450%
~equal in Phosphorus ~90mg

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1646.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.7%
Contains more OtherOther +54.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +90.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +620.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 272kcal 233kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 17.04g 12.84g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.2mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 16.75g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 18.55g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 39mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 355mg 169mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 0.56g 4.22g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.8g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.013mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 25.74g 13.53g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 90mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.15mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.18mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 0.4µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.175mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.173mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.091mg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 12µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.507g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 4.25g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.685g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.389g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Fructose 0.24g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.275g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.757g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Burger King Whopper
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
20%
Hash browns
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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