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Hash browns vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and toffee different?

  • Hash browns are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1; however, toffee is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for toffee is 90% higher.
  • Toffee has less sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +596.1%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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%
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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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +253.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.1%
Contains more WaterWater +8858.2%
Contains more OtherOther +145.1%
Contains more FatsFats +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.1%

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
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +363.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.5%

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 Toffee
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Toffee DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.54g 20.565g 82%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 319µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.222g 30%
Fats 17.04g 32.75g 24%
Sodium 566mg 135mg 19%
Calories 272kcal 560kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.009mg 14%
Carbs 28.88g 64.72g 12%
Copper 0.1mg 0.003mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.029mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.94mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.008mg 11%
Potassium 355mg 51mg 9%
Phosphorus 98mg 32mg 9%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.002mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.8µg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.134mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Magnesium 21mg 4mg 4%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Protein 2.58g 1.07g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 8.964g 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.12mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.068mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 64.72g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 63.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.674g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.065g 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 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Toffee
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%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.