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Baking powder vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Hash browns

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Hash browns are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 586% more than Hash browns.
  • Baking powder contains 22 times more Phosphorus than Hash browns. While Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, Hash browns contain only 98mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hash browns are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 +30826.3%
Contains more Iron +1736.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2135.7%
Contains more Potassium +1675%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +1336.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +30826.3%
Contains more Iron +1736.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2135.7%
Contains more Potassium +1675%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +1336.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2917.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +885.4%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 Other +2917.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +885.4%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 26.18g Baking powder
Protein 0g 2.58g Hash browns
Fats 0g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 27.7g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 53kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 0g 0.56g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 5876mg 19mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.6mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 98mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 10600mg 566mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.01mg 0.36mg Hash browns
Copper 0.01mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.011mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Hash browns
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 0mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.038mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 0µg 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 2.54g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 10034mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.