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Hash Browns — Frozen, pan-fried in canola oilS
Breakfast · #2 of 20

Hash Browns

Frozen, pan-fried in canola oil · Potatoes

63/100S tier
Calories219
Protein2.6g
Fiber3.2g
Sodium15mg
Sugar0.3g

Graded S — 63 out of 100, #2 of 20 breakfast. Low sugar carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Crispy potato, canola oil — 11.6g fat, 15mg sodium. The diner staple.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories219
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6g15%
Saturated Fat 0.9g4%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 15mg1%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g11%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 2.6g5%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 63

Low sugar ×2099
Low sodium ×2099
Low saturated fat ×2095
Fiber ×1024
Protein ×208
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#2 of 20 in Breakfast. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Hash Browns healthy?

It grades S — 63 out of 100, #2 of 20 breakfast in our system. Crispy potato, canola oil — 11.6g fat, 15mg sodium. The diner staple.

How many calories are in Hash Browns?

219 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Hash Browns calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.