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Hash browns vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hash browns and Wendy's hamburger

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher than Hash browns in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Hash browns.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese.

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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +355%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more ZincZinc +586.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4450%
~equal in Phosphorus ~103mg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~9µg

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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +60.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +44.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%

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
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.5%

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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +123.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +267.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +450%
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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Calories 272kcal 213kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 17.04g 10.6g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.5mg Hash browns
Net carbs 26.18g 15.52g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 16.82g Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Hash browns
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 34mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 355mg 195mg Hash browns
Iron 0.6mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.56g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 0.36mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 25.74g 11.52g Hash browns
Phosphorus 98mg 103mg Wendy's hamburger
Sodium 566mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.187mg Wendy's hamburger
Selenium 0.4µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.275mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.336mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.114mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9.9µg 9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 3.689g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 4.077g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 1.55g Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 0.24g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns Wendy's hamburger
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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.149g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.