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

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Summary of differences between hash browns and candy bar

  • 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.
  • Hash browns have 4 times more sodium than candy bar. While hash browns have 566mg of sodium, candy bar has only 156mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 18% 0% 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% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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

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

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 Candy bar
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 Hash browns Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 153mg 11755%
Copper 0.1mg 0.774mg 75%
Manganese 0.158mg 1.243mg 47%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 7.922mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 10.65g 33%
Zinc 0.36mg 3.94mg 33%
Phosphorus 98mg 308mg 30%
Fats 17.04g 33.7g 26%
Protein 2.58g 15.5g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 16.721g 22%
Magnesium 21mg 110mg 21%
Sodium 566mg 156mg 18%
Folate 12µg 75µg 16%
Calories 272kcal 522kcal 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 4.1mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.54g 4.678g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.83mg 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.7µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.14mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 4.1g 6%
Calcium 19mg 78mg 6%
Carbs 28.88g 47.4g 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.97mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.1mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 407mg 2%
Choline 17.8mg 29.4mg 2%
Net carbs 26.18g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 42.22g 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
Hash browns Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
88%
Candy bar

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.