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Hash browns vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hash browns and Sugar

  • Sugar contains less Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Copper than Hash browns.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Sugars, granulated.

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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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
8
:
2
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17650%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17650%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Hash browns
Hash browns
10
:
0
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
4
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +246250%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +246.2%
Hash browns
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
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +246250%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +246.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hash browns
Hash browns
3
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Hash browns
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
Sugar
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 2.58g 0g Hash browns
Fats 17.04g 0g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 272kcal 387kcal Sugar
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g 99.8g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 0g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 1mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 0.05mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 0mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 0mg Hash browns
Potassium 355mg 2mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.36mg 0.01mg Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.007mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.004mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.019mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 0µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Sugar
Saturated Fat 2.54g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 0g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Hash browns
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.