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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 Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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% 0.12% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
~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 Opinion
Calories 123kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Protein 2.7g 2.58g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 11.2mg 5.4mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 25.5g 28.88g Hash browns
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Hash browns
Calcium 15mg 19mg Hash browns
Potassium 394mg 355mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.6mg Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.56g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.37mg 0.36mg Potato wedges
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 87mg 98mg Hash browns
Sodium 49mg 566mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.038mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.186mg Potato wedges
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Potato wedges
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 0.55g 2.54g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 5.665g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns

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.