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Taco salad vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Hash browns different?

  • Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Hash browns are richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco salad is 13% higher.

Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +410.5%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Equal in Manganese - 0.158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Equal in Manganese - 0.158

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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Contains more Vitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
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 +14750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158.9%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.5%
Contains more Other +39.4%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 +158.9%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Fats +128.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.5%
Contains more Other +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.6%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 6.68g 2.58g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 11.91g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 141kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0.56g Taco salad
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 97mg 19mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.6mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 210mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 385mg 566mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.1mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.158mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 0.4µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 2IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.038mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.38mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 42µg 12µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
20%
Taco salad
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
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. 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.