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Pizza vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pizza and Hash browns

  • Pizza is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Pizza covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than Hash browns.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Contains more Calcium +889.5%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.4%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +889.5%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.4%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Contains more Selenium +4875%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Equal in Sodium - 566
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +17800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 A +17800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.5%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Fats +75.9%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Equal in Other - 2.23
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
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 +341.5%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Fats +75.9%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +151.6%
Contains more Fructose +316.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 25.74
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +151.6%
Contains more Fructose +316.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 25.74

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 26.18g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 2.58g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 33.33g 28.88g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 26.95g 25.74g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.24g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 188mg 19mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.6mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 98mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 598mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 1.34mg 0.36mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.1mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.158mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 0.4µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 2IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 1.4mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.137mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.038mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.838mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 93µg 12µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Pizza
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.