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

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Differences between Hash browns and Fish sandwich

  • Hash browns have more Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Fish sandwich have more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • Fish sandwich contains 5 times less Vitamin E than Hash browns. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of Vitamin E, while Fish sandwich contains 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% 0.12% 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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 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 +4250%
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 Opinion
Calories 272kcal 257kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 17.04g 12.45g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 1.8mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 25.69g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 26.69g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 19mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 355mg 206mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.56g 3.53g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.075mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 0.49mg Fish sandwich
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 566mg 602mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.55mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.158mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.37mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.07mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 9.9µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 12µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.08g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.54g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 2.595g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Fructose 0.24g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.023g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 5.561g Fish sandwich

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
28%
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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