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Butter vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between butter and hash browns

  • Butter has more vitamin A, while hash browns have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 240% higher.
  • Butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of butter is 0, while the glycemic index of hash browns is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
Butter
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1379.2%
Contains more IronIron +2900%
Contains more CopperCopper +525%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +308.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850%

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.
Butter
Butter
2
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 0% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 FatsFats +376%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48033.3%
Contains more WaterWater +174.6%
Contains more OtherOther +5475%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Hash browns DV% diff.
Saturated fat 50.489g 2.54g 218%
Fats 81.11g 17.04g 99%
Vitamin A 684µg 0µg 76%
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.43g 7.827g 39%
Sodium 11mg 566mg 24%
Calories 717kcal 272kcal 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 5.665g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.186mg 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.137mg 11%
Phosphorus 24mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 1.838mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Carbs 0.06g 28.88g 10%
Potassium 24mg 355mg 10%
Copper 0.016mg 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.02mg 0.6mg 7%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.38mg 5%
Magnesium 2mg 21mg 5%
Protein 0.85g 2.58g 3%
Vitamin K 7µg 9.9µg 2%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 2.62mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.36mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 19mg 1%
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.06g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Choline 18.8mg 17.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 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 2.166g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
26%
Butter
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 47.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.