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Hash browns vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hash browns and Fast food

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin E, however, Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fast food covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 37% more than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns have 7 times more Vitamin E than Fast food. While Hash browns have 2.62mg of Vitamin E, Fast food has only 0.38mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.3%
Contains more IronIron +410%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4975%

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +855.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.3%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.3%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.2%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +12.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +561.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +845.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Fast food Opinion
Calories 272kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 2.58g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 17.04g 12.01g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 28.88g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 19mg 62mg Fast food
Potassium 355mg 197mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 0.56g 4.88g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 0.36mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 25.74g 22.87g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 134mg Fast food
Sodium 566mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 2IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.158mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 0.4µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.212mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 9.9µg 4.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.514g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 2.54g 4.493g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.835g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.68g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 0.24g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.121g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.003g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 1.391g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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