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Wheat vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat and Hash browns

  • Hash browns have less Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 162% more.
  • Wheat has 19 times more Manganese than Hash browns. Wheat has 3.012mg of Manganese, while Hash browns have 0.158mg.
  • Wheat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
Wheat
Wheat
10
:
0
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Iron +486.7%
Contains more Magnesium +585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +1055.6%
Contains more Copper +453%
Contains more Manganese +1806.3%
Contains more Selenium +22250%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
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 +78.9%
Contains more Iron +486.7%
Contains more Magnesium +585.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +1055.6%
Contains more Copper +453%
Contains more Manganese +1806.3%
Contains more Selenium +22250%

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.
Wheat
Wheat
6
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.3%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Wheat
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% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 B1 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.3%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +430.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.3%
Contains more Fats +589.9%
Contains more Water +350.4%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +430.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.3%
Contains more Fats +589.9%
Contains more Water +350.4%
Contains more Other +25.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2175.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.2%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 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 -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2175.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 26.18g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 2.58g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 71.13g 28.88g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 272kcal Wheat
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Wheat
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 34mg 19mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 0.6mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 21mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 98mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 355mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 566mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.36mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.1mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.158mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 0.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.137mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.038mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 1.838mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.38mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.186mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 12µg Wheat
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.056g Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 2.54g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Hash browns
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.