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Hash browns vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hash browns and whisky different?

  • Hash browns are higher than whisky in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Hash browns cover your daily need for sodium, 25% more than whisky.
  • Whisky is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than whisky (0).

Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof 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%
Whisky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35400%
Contains more IronIron +2900%
Contains more CopperCopper +614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1875%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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%
Whisky
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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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3576%
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 ~µg
~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
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28780%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1514.3%

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 Whisky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Whisky DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 0g 38%
Fats 17.04g 0g 26%
Sodium 566mg 0mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 0g 20%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Phosphorus 98mg 3mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.54g 0g 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.008mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 0.05mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Carbs 28.88g 0.1g 10%
Potassium 355mg 1mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.014mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 0.02mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.008mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0mg 6%
Protein 2.58g 0g 5%
Magnesium 21mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.001mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 19mg 0mg 2%
Calories 272kcal 250kcal 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g 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 Whisky
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%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.