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

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How are hash browns and chicken sandwich different?

  • Chicken sandwich is higher than hash browns in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3 37% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns are lower in sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index (74) than hash browns (56).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.3%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4875%

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +575%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.41mg

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% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +531%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
~equal in Water ~48.94g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.4%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +56%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +154.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +304.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 272kcal 250kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 17.04g 11.19g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.8mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 19.49g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 20.89g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Calcium 19mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 355mg 245mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.56g 3.64g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.067mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Starch 25.74g 16.5g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 566mg 753mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.62mg 2.41mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.158mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8.5µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 17.8mg 35.3mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.54g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.481g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 3.177g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.197g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.009g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.006g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 2.884g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Chicken sandwich
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
45%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.417g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.