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Hash browns vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hash browns and fudge?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin K, yet fudge is richer in copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 25% higher.
  • Hash browns have 16 times more vitamin B6 than fudge. Hash browns have 0.186mg of vitamin B6, while fudge has 0.012mg.
  • Fudge contains less sodium.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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%
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.9%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more CopperCopper +229%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%

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%
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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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +944.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +607.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +78%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more WaterWater +402.2%
Contains more OtherOther +134.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.7%
~equal in Protein ~2.39g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +166%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1418.8%

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 Fudge
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Fudge DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.373g 35%
Copper 0.1mg 0.329mg 25%
Sodium 566mg 45mg 23%
Saturated fat 2.54g 6.448g 18%
Carbs 28.88g 76.44g 16%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.18mg 16%
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.012mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.943g 12%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.422mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fats 17.04g 10.41g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.176mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.026mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 1.4µg 7%
Calories 272kcal 411kcal 7%
Potassium 355mg 134mg 7%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.11mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.14mg 5%
Phosphorus 98mg 71mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.085mg 4%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.5µg 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g 4%
Calcium 19mg 49mg 3%
Folate 12µg 4µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Choline 17.8mg 10mg 1%
Protein 2.58g 2.39g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.165g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.