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Hash browns vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and potato pancake different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, while potato pancake is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, and copper.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 32% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns contain 11 times more vitamin E than potato pancake. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while potato pancake contains 0.23mg.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Potato pancakes types were 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more IronIron +178.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2125%

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%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1039.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +316.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.672mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g
~equal in Water ~47.77g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.496g

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +23.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +145.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +133.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Potato pancake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 27.6mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.448mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.23mg 16%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.9µg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 1.67mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 7.516g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 3.73g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.173mg 10%
Choline 17.8mg 74.2mg 10%
Sodium 566mg 764mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.18mg 9%
Potassium 355mg 622mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.757mg 8%
Folate 12µg 41µg 7%
Protein 2.58g 6.08g 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.7µg 6%
Phosphorus 98mg 128mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 36mg 4%
Fats 17.04g 14.76g 4%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.26mg 4%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.158mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Starch 25.74g 20.88g 2%
Fiber 2.7g 3.3g 2%
Calcium 19mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.672mg 1%
Calories 272kcal 268kcal 0%
Carbs 28.88g 27.81g 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Saturated fat 2.54g 2.496g 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0.56g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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