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Butterscotch vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between butterscotch and hash browns?

  • Butterscotch has less vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin K than hash browns.
  • Hash browns' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 17% higher.

We used Candies, butterscotch 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11733.3%
Contains more IronIron +5900%
Contains more CopperCopper +9900%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15700%

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 0% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 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 CarbsCarbs +213%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8500%
Contains more FatsFats +416.4%
Contains more WaterWater +838.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 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 -18.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +826.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4543.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 5.665g 37%
Fats 3.3g 17.04g 21%
Carbs 90.4g 28.88g 21%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.62mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.845g 7.827g 17%
Phosphorus 1mg 98mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Copper 0.001mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.838mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.137mg 10%
Potassium 3mg 355mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.9µg 8%
Sodium 391mg 566mg 8%
Iron 0.01mg 0.6mg 7%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.158mg 7%
Calories 391kcal 272kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Protein 0.03g 2.58g 5%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Choline 0.8mg 17.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.038mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 19mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.065g 2.54g 2%
Net carbs 90.4g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 80.46g 0.56g N/A
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch 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
1%
Butterscotch
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.475g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.