Hash browns vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hash browns and graham cracker different?
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E; however, graham cracker is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for graham cracker is 40% higher.
- Hash browns contain 2 times more vitamin E than graham cracker. While hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, graham cracker contains only 1.51mg.
- Hash browns have a lower glycemic index (56) than graham cracker (74).
Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +530% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +70% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +544.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1475% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +201.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +734.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +658.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.6mg | 3.78mg | 40% |
Manganese | 0.158mg | 1.019mg | 37% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.317mg | 21% |
Folate | 12µg | 91µg | 20% |
Carbs | 28.88g | 77.66g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 4.439mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 2.509g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 185mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.265mg | 11% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 6.3µg | 11% |
Fats | 17.04g | 10.6g | 10% |
Starch | 25.74g | 46.56g | 9% |
Protein | 2.58g | 6.69g | 8% |
Calories | 272kcal | 430kcal | 8% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 1.51mg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
Calcium | 19mg | 77mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
Sodium | 566mg | 459mg | 5% |
Potassium | 355mg | 170mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 40mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 2.54g | 1.633g | 4% |
Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 14.3µg | 4% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 3.4g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.156mg | 2% |
Choline | 17.8mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.388g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0.99g | 1% |
Net carbs | 26.18g | 74.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | 24.85g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.055g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.599g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.024g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 4.735g | N/A |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats | +60.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1353.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.9% |
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~5.388g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +80.9% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +235.5% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +312.5% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
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