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Hash browns vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hash browns and fish sandwiches

  • Hash browns have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, and fiber, while fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 32% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 5 times less vitamin E than hash browns. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while fish sandwiches contain 0.55mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
~equal in Sodium ~602mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.8%
~equal in Carbs ~26.69g
~equal in Water ~48.44g
~equal in Other ~2.13g

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% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +201.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.5%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +287.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +512.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Protein 2.58g 10.29g 15%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.55mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 2.595g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Folate 12µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.07mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.14mg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 1g 7%
Fats 17.04g 12.45g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.21mg 6%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.264mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 6.257g 4%
Potassium 355mg 206mg 4%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.8mg 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.075mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.54g 1.949g 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 116mg 3%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 13.6µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 28.9mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 37mg 2%
Sodium 566mg 602mg 2%
Fructose 0.24g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2.15mg 2%
Calories 272kcal 257kcal 1%
Carbs 28.88g 26.69g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.37mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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