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Hash browns vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hash browns and crackers

  • Crackers are higher than hash browns in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and selenium.
  • Crackers cover your daily vitamin K needs 50% more than hash browns.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more IronIron +571.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1575%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +1469.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

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% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.9%

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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +93%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +51.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +20.8%
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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin K 9.9µg 69.3µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 13.137g 50%
Iron 0.6mg 4.03mg 43%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.456mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.416mg 23%
Phosphorus 98mg 248mg 21%
Folate 12µg 92µg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.352mg 16%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.491mg 14%
Fats 17.04g 26.43g 14%
Saturated fat 2.54g 5.562g 14%
Calories 272kcal 510kcal 12%
Carbs 28.88g 61.3g 11%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.7µg 11%
Calcium 19mg 120mg 10%
Starch 25.74g 49.69g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.063mg 9%
Protein 2.58g 6.64g 8%
Sodium 566mg 726mg 7%
Potassium 355mg 118mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 3.03mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 6.553g 3%
Fiber 2.7g 2.3g 2%
Choline 17.8mg 9.6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.417mg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.49mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 8.18g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.104mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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