Hash browns vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hash browns and french fries
- Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for hash browns is 15% higher.
- Hash browns contain 2 times more vitamin E than french fries. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while french fries contain 1.67mg.
- French fries contain less sodium.
- Hash browns have a lower glycemic index than french fries.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.336g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.398g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 566mg | 210mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.372mg | 14% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 355mg | 579mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 3.004mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 5.969g | 5% |
| Folate | 12µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 14.73g | 4% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 41.44g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.247mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 36.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 3.43g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.398g | 2% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 2.336g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 11.2µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries 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 ($)