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Water vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are water and hash browns different?

  • Hash browns are higher than water in phosphorus, fiber, potassium, copper, iron, and manganese.
  • Hash browns cover your daily need for sodium 24% more than water.
  • Water is lower in sodium.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than water (0).

Beverages, water, tap, well and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were used in this article.

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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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 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 less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +525%
Contains more ZincZinc +3500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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% 0% 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% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 +102.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2130%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water Hash browns
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Hash browns Opinion
Calories 0kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Protein 0g 2.58g Hash browns
Fats 0g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 0g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 0g 28.88g Hash browns
Magnesium 1mg 21mg Hash browns
Calcium 3mg 19mg Hash browns
Potassium 0mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 0mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Water
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.016mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.01mg 0.36mg Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 0mg 98mg Hash browns
Sodium 5mg 566mg Water
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.038mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Water
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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%
Water
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water 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 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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.