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Sugar vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sugar and hash browns

  • Sugar contains less vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, and copper than hash browns.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for sodium is 25% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in sugar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17650%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850%

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.
Sugar
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 CarbsCarbs +246.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +246250%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Sugar Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.665g 38%
Fats 0g 17.04g 26%
Sodium 1mg 566mg 25%
Carbs 99.98g 28.88g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.827g 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg 14%
Phosphorus 0mg 98mg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.54g 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.838mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.137mg 11%
Copper 0.007mg 0.1mg 10%
Potassium 2mg 355mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.158mg 7%
Iron 0.05mg 0.6mg 7%
Calories 387kcal 272kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Protein 0g 2.58g 5%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Choline 0mg 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.36mg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Calcium 1mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 99.98g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 99.8g 0.56g N/A
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0g 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
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.