Broccoli vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between broccoli and hash browns?
- Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.
- Broccoli has 312 times more vitamin A than hash browns. Broccoli has 623IU of vitamin A, while hash browns have 2IU.
- Broccoli contains less sodium.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.
We used Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1551.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +926.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4505.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +334.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.3% |
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Protein
~2.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
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 | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71054.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14807.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +58.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +183.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 5.4mg | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 9.9µg | 76% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 5.665g | 38% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 17.04g | 26% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 566mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 7.827g | 20% |
| Folate | 63µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 272kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 2.62mg | 12% |
| Starch | 0g | 25.74g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 2.54g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.838mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 28.88g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.158mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.24g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.186mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 355mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 2.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 17.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
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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
59%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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