Hash browns vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hash browns and white bread
- Hash browns are higher in vitamin E, yet white bread is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- White bread covers your daily selenium needs 39% more than hash browns.
- Hash browns contain 12 times more vitamin E than white bread. While hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, white bread contains only 0.22mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of hash browns is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +657.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +501.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5400% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1090.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +289.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +539.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +825% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +411.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1206.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +44.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +406.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +912.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3.61mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.533mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 1.602g | 27% |
| Folate | 12µg | 111µg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.04g | 3.33g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 4.78mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 0.599g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.243mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.536mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 8.85g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.087mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 0.698g | 8% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 126mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 49.42g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 37.17g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 490mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.536mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 266kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.18g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.842g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.