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

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What are the main differences between Hash browns and Potato wedges?

  • Hash browns are richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for Sodium is 22% higher.
  • Hash browns have 56 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Potato wedges. Hash browns have 5.665g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Potato wedges have 0.102g.
  • Potato wedges contain less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg

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% 0.12% 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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +674.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +71.5%
Contains more WaterWater +38.6%
~equal in Protein ~2.7g

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +439.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5453.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%

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 wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 272kcal 123kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 17.04g 2.2g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 26.18g 23.5g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 25.5g Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 15mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.6mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Sugar 0.56g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.7g 2g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 87mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 1.54mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 1.451g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.102g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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 ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.