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Head to headHash Browns vs Home Fries
Shredded against cubed — does the shape change anything?
Hash Browns takes it, 63 to 56. A 7-point gap. Crispy potato, canola oil — 11.6g fat, 15mg sodium. The diner staple. Home Fries’s case: Pan-fried potatoes with real character — and 279mg sodium.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Hash Browns per 100g | Home Fries per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 219 | 185 ● |
| Protein | 2.6g ● | 2g |
| Total Fat | 11.6g | 11.5g ● |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g ● | 1.6g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2g ● | 1.6g |
| Total Sugars | 0.3g ● | 1.3g |
| Sodium | 15mg ● | 279mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 496mg ● | 407mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Hash Browns wins
- Hash Browns has 1.7x the fiber of Home Fries per 100 calories.
- Hash Browns has less sodium per 100 calories (Home Fries has more).
- Hash Browns has less sugar per 100 calories (Home Fries has more).
- Hash Browns has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Home Fries has more).
Where Home Fries wins
- No decisive edge — Home Fries keeps it close everywhere.
Questions
Is Hash Browns healthier than Home Fries?
By our scoring, Hash Browns grades higher (63 vs 56). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Hash Browns or Home Fries?
Hash Browns: 1.2g per 100 calories. Home Fries: 1.1g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Hash Browns vs Home Fries?
Hash Browns: 219 calories per 100g. Home Fries: 185 calories per 100g.
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.