Hash browns vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Hash browns and Nachos
- Hash browns are richer in Vitamin B3, yet Nachos are richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Nachos is 15% higher.
- Hash browns contain 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos. Hash browns contain 1.838mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos contain 0.63mg.
- Nachos contain less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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.
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Copper
+56.3%
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Calcium
+231.6%
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Iron
+25%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+102%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+138.9%
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Manganese
+18.4%
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Selenium
+2050%
Equal in Potassium - 362
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Copper
+56.3%
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Calcium
+231.6%
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Iron
+25%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+102%
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Sodium
-44.7%
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Zinc
+138.9%
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Manganese
+18.4%
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Selenium
+2050%
Equal in Potassium - 362
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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Vitamin C
+390.9%
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Vitamin B1
+11.4%
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Vitamin B3
+191.7%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin A
+950%
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Vitamin E
+55.7%
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Vitamin B2
+250%
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Vitamin B6
+15.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+94.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
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Vitamin C
+390.9%
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Vitamin B1
+11.4%
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Vitamin B3
+191.7%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin A
+950%
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Vitamin E
+55.7%
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Vitamin B2
+250%
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Vitamin B6
+15.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+94.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+31.7%
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Other
+19.3%
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Protein
+67.4%
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Fats
+26.2%
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Carbs
+20.9%
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
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Water
+31.7%
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Other
+19.3%
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Protein
+67.4%
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Fats
+26.2%
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Carbs
+20.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.4%
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Saturated Fat
-14.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.665 g
Saturated Fat:
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.04 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.4%
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Saturated Fat
-14.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Starch
+10.1%
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
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0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
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Starch
+10.1%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.18g | 31.71g |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 17.04g | 21.5g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 34.91g |
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| Calories | 272kcal | 343kcal |
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| Starch | 25.74g | 28.33g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.75mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 198mg |
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| Potassium | 355mg | 362mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 313mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.064mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 4.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.137mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.838mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.38mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.186mg | 0.215mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 19.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g | 0.058g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.54g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.827g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 5.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 4.343g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | 0.617g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.367g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.