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Hash browns vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hash browns and sweet and sour?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium, yet sweet, and sour is richer in manganese.
  • Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% higher.
  • Hash browns have a lower glycemic index than sweet and sour.

We used Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258.6%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +381.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +882.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4850%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +855.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85100%
Contains more OtherOther +82.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0g 38%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.761mg 26%
Fats 17.04g 0.02g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.01mg 17%
Phosphorus 98mg 7mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0g 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.053mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.187mg 10%
Fiber 2.7g 0.1g 10%
Sodium 566mg 371mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0.2µg 8%
Potassium 355mg 99mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.048mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.093mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 150kcal 6%
Protein 2.58g 0.27g 5%
Iron 0.6mg 0.21mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 8.7mg 4%
Carbs 28.88g 38.22g 3%
Magnesium 21mg 8mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 2.4mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.09mg 2%
Folate 12µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.019mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 38.12g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 18.75g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.