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Hash brown potatoes
Calories & nutrition facts
home-prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 265 kcal —
- Protein 3 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 32 g 12%
- Fat 13 g 16%
- Saturated fat 1.9 g 9%
- Fibre 3.2 g 11%
- Sugars 1.5 g —
- Sodium 342 mg 15%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 13 mg 14%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 3.7 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.17 mg 14%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 2.3 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.89 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.47 mg 28%
- Folate (B9) 16 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 23.2 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 0.55 mg 3%
- Magnesium 35 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 70 mg 6%
- Potassium 576 mg 12%
- Zinc 0.47 mg 4%
- Copper 0.29 mg 33%
- Manganese 0.25 mg 11%
- Selenium 0.5 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 | 3 g | 32 g | 13 g |
| 1 × cup | 156 g | 413 | 4.7 g | 50 g | 20 g |
| 2 × cup | 312 g | 827 | 9.4 g | 100 g | 39 g |
| ½ × cup | 78 g | 207 | 2.3 g | 25 g | 9.8 g |
| 3 × cup | 468 g | 1240 | 14 g | 149 g | 59 g |
| 4 × cup | 624 g | 1654 | 19 g | 199 g | 78 g |
Similar foods
- Hashed brown potatofrozen, plain, prepared219 kcal / 100 g
- Hash brownschick-fil-a301 kcal / 100 g
- Hash brown pattyshredded potato, pre-cooked, frozen, pan-fried with oil190 kcal / 100 g
- Denny's hash browns197 kcal / 100 g
- Potato pancakes268 kcal / 100 g
- Shredded hash brown yellow fleshed potatoessalt added in processing, frozen, unprepared81 kcal / 100 g
- Rosti potatoprepared without fat149 kcal / 100 g
- O'brien home-prepared potatoes81 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Hash brown potatoes
How do you make crispy hash brown potatoes from scratch?
Grate peeled potatoes, rinse off the surface starch and squeeze them very dry in a clean tea towel. Season, then fry in a thin layer of oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side, pressing into a flat cake and turning only when the underside is deeply golden.
How do you cook frozen hash brown potatoes in the oven?
Spread them in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking tray and bake at 220 °C for about 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through. Leave space between pieces so they crisp rather than steam.
Can you cook hash brown potatoes in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange them in a single layer and air-fry at 200 °C for about 12–16 minutes, turning or shaking halfway through. Cook in batches if the basket is crowded.
What do hash brown potatoes go well with?
Serve them with fried or poached eggs, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms for breakfast, or alongside sausages and baked beans. A spoonful of sour cream and chives also works well with a crisp potato cake.
How should you store leftover hash brown potatoes?
Cool cooked hash browns promptly, refrigerate them in a covered container and eat within 2 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout in a frying pan or oven; the microwave warms them but softens the crisp edges.
What can you use instead of hash brown potatoes?
Rösti is the closest swap: it is also made from grated potato, but is usually cooked as a larger cake. For a less oily option, use plain shredded potato cooked in a non-stick pan with just a little oil.
Are hash brown potatoes the same as rösti?
They are similar, but not identical. Hash browns are often formed into small patties or loose shreds, while rösti is commonly cooked as one larger grated-potato cake and turned or finished in the oven.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170036 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
