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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +568.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +363% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +312.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +994.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
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 | -40.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.6mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.1mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.158mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.038mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 28.88g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 2.62mg | 13% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.186mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 5.665g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 2.54g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 2.58g | 8% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 272kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 21mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.36mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 7.827g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 9.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.838mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 17.04g | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 355mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 17.8mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 566mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| 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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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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.701g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.