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Apple pie vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are apple pie and hash browns different?

  • Apple pie is higher in vitamin B2 and iron; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for hash browns is 13% higher.
  • Apple pie contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than hash browns. While apple pie contains 0.158mg of vitamin B2, hash browns contain only 0.038mg.
  • Hash browns have less saturated fat.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index (41) than hash browns (56).

Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more IronIron +101.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +308.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.137mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.8%
Contains more FatsFats +54.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%
~equal in Water ~49.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 5.665g 23%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Sodium 266mg 566mg 13%
Phosphorus 24mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.186mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fats 11g 17.04g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 7.827g 9%
Potassium 65mg 355mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.038mg 9%
Iron 1.21mg 0.6mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.797g 2.54g 6%
Copper 0.046mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.38mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.838mg 4%
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Magnesium 7mg 21mg 3%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Calories 237kcal 272kcal 2%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.36mg 2%
Carbs 34g 28.88g 2%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5.4mg 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Protein 1.9g 2.58g 1%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.158mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.137mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.257g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.