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Wendy's hamburger vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wendy's hamburger and Hash browns

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher than Hash browns in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Hash browns.

Food varieties used in this article are WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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 Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +355%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +586.1%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +4450%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +355%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +586.1%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +4450%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 98

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
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 B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.5%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Fats +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +44.8%
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 Protein +389.5%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Fats +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +44.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.5%
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +267.7%
Contains more Fructose +450%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +123.4%
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 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 Glucose +267.7%
Contains more Fructose +450%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +123.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 12.63g 2.58g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 16.82g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 213kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 11.52g 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 1.32g 0.24g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 0.56g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 34mg 19mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 2.73mg 0.6mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 103mg 98mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 195mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 395mg 566mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 0.36mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.1mg Wendy's hamburger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.158mg Wendy's hamburger
Selenium 18.2µg 0.4µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0.5mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.137mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.038mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 1.838mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Wendy's hamburger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Wendy's hamburger 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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.149g)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.