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Hash browns vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hash browns and chicken fingers?

  • Hash browns are higher in fiber, yet chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 40% more.
  • Hash browns have 2 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While hash browns have 2.7g of fiber, chicken fingers have only 1.2g.
  • The amount of sodium in hash browns is lower.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, chicken tenders types 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4275%
~equal in Potassium ~373mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.5%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +645%
Contains more OtherOther +31.8%
~equal in Water ~46.64g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.493g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.783g

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +51.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 8.217mg 40%
Protein 2.58g 19.22g 33%
Selenium 0.4µg 17.5µg 31%
Phosphorus 98mg 282mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.426mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.244mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.179mg 11%
Sodium 566mg 769mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 4.83g 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Choline 17.8mg 43.7mg 5%
Fats 17.04g 13.95g 5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.1mg 5%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 3.17mg 4%
Starch 25.74g 17.03g 4%
Carbs 28.88g 17.25g 4%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.228mg 3%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.71mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.069mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.73mg 2%
Folate 12µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.11mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 5.783g 1%
Potassium 355mg 373mg 1%
Calories 272kcal 271kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 16.05g N/A
Calcium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.052g N/A
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.493g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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