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Hash browns vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and wheat gluten different?

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need for selenium, 71% more than hash browns.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in sodium.

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Vital wheat gluten types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647.4%
Contains more IronIron +766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9825%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +821.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +500.9%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2813.2%

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
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4917.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +599.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%

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 Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hash browns Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Protein 2.58g 75.16g 145%
Selenium 0.4µg 39.7µg 71%
Iron 0.6mg 5.2mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0.81g 32%
Phosphorus 98mg 260mg 23%
Sodium 566mg 29mg 23%
Fats 17.04g 1.85g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0.156g 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 19mg 142mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0.272g 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.182mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 0.6g 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 355mg 100mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Calories 272kcal 370kcal 5%
Carbs 28.88g 13.79g 5%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.85mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0mg 3%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 13.19g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
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 Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.268g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.