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Baby food vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baby food and hash browns

  • Hash browns contain less iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, copper, and fiber than baby food.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 586% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 72 times less vitamin B2 than baby food. Baby food contains 2.717mg of vitamin B2, while hash browns contain 0.038mg.
  • The amount of sodium in baby food is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +376.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3757.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +7816.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +234%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6375%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1788.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.186mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 ProteinProtein +372.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48%
Contains more FatsFats +287.3%
Contains more WaterWater +635.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +549%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Hash browns DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.6mg 586%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.038mg 206%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.838mg 205%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.137mg 192%
Calcium 733mg 19mg 71%
Selenium 25.9µg 0.4µg 46%
Phosphorus 392mg 98mg 42%
Copper 0.334mg 0.1mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 5.665g 26%
Sodium 3mg 566mg 24%
Magnesium 100mg 21mg 19%
Fiber 7.5g 2.7g 19%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.36mg 19%
Fats 4.4g 17.04g 19%
Protein 12.2g 2.58g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 7.827g 17%
Carbs 73.4g 28.88g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.38mg 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Saturated fat 0.769g 2.54g 8%
Folate 43µg 12µg 8%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 9.9µg 7%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 2.62mg 7%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Calories 379kcal 272kcal 5%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5.4mg 3%
Potassium 437mg 355mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 17.8mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.186mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 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
Baby food Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
164%
Baby food
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.771g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.