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Wafer vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wafer and Hash browns

  • Wafer has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Wafer covers your daily need of Iron 43% more than Hash browns.
  • Wafer has 14 times more Selenium than Hash browns. While Wafer has 5.7µg of Selenium, Hash browns have only 0.4µg.
  • Hash browns have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
Wafer
8
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains more Magnesium +152.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +363%
Contains more Manganese +340.5%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Iron +568.3%
Contains more Magnesium +152.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +363%
Contains more Manganese +340.5%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Equal in Sodium - 566

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.
Wafer
Wafer
7
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Hash browns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +151.7%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +994.9%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Hash browns
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 Protein +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +151.7%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +994.9%
Contains more Other +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
0
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.4%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 26.18g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 2.58g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 72.7g 28.88g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 272kcal Wafer
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 37.43g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 3.4g 2.7g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 19mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 0.6mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 21mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 98mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 580mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 1.09mg 0.36mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.1mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.158mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 0.4µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 2IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.137mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.038mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.838mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.38mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 47µg 12µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Wafer
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.