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Beetroot vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beetroot and Hash browns?

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Manganese, yet Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 24% higher.
  • Beetroot has 2 times more Manganese than Hash browns. Beetroot has 0.329mg of Manganese, while Hash browns have 0.158mg.
  • Beetroot contains less Sodium.

We used Beets, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this comparison.

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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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
5
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5
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Manganese +108.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 355
Equal in Zinc - 0.36
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Manganese +108.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 355
Equal in Zinc - 0.36

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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
3
:
7
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Folate +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +6450%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.038
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 +1550%
Contains more Folate +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +6450%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4850%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
1
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Water +77.8%
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Fats +9923.5%
Contains more Carbs +202.1%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 Water +77.8%
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Fats +9923.5%
Contains more Carbs +202.1%
Contains more Other +106.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24359.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9341.7%
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 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 -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24359.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9341.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Hash browns Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 26.18g Hash browns
Protein 1.61g 2.58g Hash browns
Fats 0.17g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 9.56g 28.88g Hash browns
Calories 43kcal 272kcal Hash browns
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 6.76g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 19mg Hash browns
Iron 0.8mg 0.6mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 325mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 78mg 566mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.36mg Hash browns
Copper 0.075mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.329mg 0.158mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 2IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.038mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 109µg 12µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.54g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 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
Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.513g)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.