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Fish sandwich vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish sandwich and Hash browns

  • Fish sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Hash browns has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Hash browns are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
~equal in Sodium ~566mg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 AVitamin A +4250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 ProteinProtein +298.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.9%
~equal in Carbs ~28.88g
~equal in Water ~49.27g
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.665g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +287.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +512.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Hash browns
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Hash browns Opinion
Calories 257kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Protein 10.29g 2.58g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 25.69g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 26.69g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 19mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 206mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 1.5mg 0.6mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.075mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.49mg 0.36mg Fish sandwich
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 116mg 98mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 87IU 2IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.158mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 0.4µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.137mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.038mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.838mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 9.9µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 12µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 28.9mg 17.8mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.54g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.665g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.24g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.441g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 5.131g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Fish sandwich
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.