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Hash browns vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hash browns and patty

  • Hash browns have more fiber; however, patty is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Patty covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 85% more than hash browns.
  • Patty has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of hash browns is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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%
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +829.4%
Contains more IronIron +221.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1044.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3600%

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%
Patty
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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% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +467.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +122.4%
~equal in Fats ~15.69g

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
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +781%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Zinc 0.36mg 4.12mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.643g 33%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.8µg 26%
Protein 2.58g 14.63g 24%
Sodium 566mg 74mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 1.93mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.54g 6.333g 17%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.846mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.043mg 8%
Phosphorus 98mg 145mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.017mg 6%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Calories 272kcal 204kcal 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg 3%
Potassium 355mg 269mg 3%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Fats 17.04g 15.69g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.214mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 6.861g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.309mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.793g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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

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.