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Potato wedges vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato wedges and hash browns?

  • Potato wedges are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, yet hash browns are richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for sodium is 22% higher.
  • Potato wedges have 2 times more vitamin C than hash browns. Potato wedges have 11.2mg of vitamin C, while hash browns have 5.4mg.
  • Potato wedges contain less saturated fat.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
~equal in Potassium ~355mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.36mg

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.038mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +674.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +71.5%
~equal in Protein ~2.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +439.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5453.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Hash browns
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 Potato wedges Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 5.665g 37%
Fats 2.2g 17.04g 23%
Sodium 49mg 566mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.451g 7.827g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.186mg 13%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.55g 2.54g 9%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Calories 123kcal 272kcal 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 2.7g 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Phosphorus 87mg 98mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.838mg 2%
Carbs 25.5g 28.88g 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.6mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Potassium 394mg 355mg 1%
Protein 2.7g 2.58g 0%
Net carbs 23.5g 26.18g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 0.56g N/A
Zinc 0.37mg 0.36mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Hash browns
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
14%
Potato wedges
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges 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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.