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Taco vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Hash browns different?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Hash browns.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were 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.
Taco
Taco
8
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +386.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +386.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +29.9%

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.
Taco
Taco
6
:
6
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Hash browns
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 +6450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Protein +243.4%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Other +42%
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Hash browns
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 +243.4%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +45.5%
Contains more Other +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
0
:
3
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.2%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Hash browns
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +25%
Contains more Starch +74.2%
Contains more Glucose +55%
Taco
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Hash browns
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 Fructose +25%
Contains more Starch +74.2%
Contains more Glucose +55%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 8.86g 2.58g Taco
Fats 12.7g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 19.85g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 226kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 14.78g 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.3g 0.24g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g Taco
Calcium 89mg 19mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.6mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 98mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 397mg 566mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.36mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.249mg 0.158mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.4µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 2IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.038mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 19µg 12µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 9.9µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.056g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.54g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.665g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 5.131g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.441g Hash browns
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco 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
23%
Taco
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.844g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.