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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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
2
:
8
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9700%
Contains more Potassium +11733.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +15700%
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Hash browns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +5900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9700%
Contains more Potassium +11733.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
9
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%
Butterscotch
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 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 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin E +2811.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
4
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains more Carbs +213%
Contains more Protein +8500%
Contains more Fats +416.4%
Contains more Water +838.5%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 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 Carbs +213%
Contains more Protein +8500%
Contains more Fats +416.4%
Contains more Water +838.5%
Contains more Other +118.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
1
:
2
Hash browns
Hash browns
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +826.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4543.4%
Butterscotch
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 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 -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +826.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 26.18g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 2.58g Hash browns
Fats 3.3g 17.04g Hash browns
Carbs 90.4g 28.88g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 272kcal Butterscotch
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g Hash browns
Sugar 80.46g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 0g 2.7g Hash browns
Calcium 4mg 19mg Hash browns
Iron 0.01mg 0.6mg Hash browns
Magnesium 0mg 21mg Hash browns
Phosphorus 1mg 98mg Hash browns
Potassium 3mg 355mg Hash browns
Sodium 391mg 566mg Butterscotch
Zinc 0.09mg 0.36mg Hash browns
Copper 0.001mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.001mg 0.158mg Hash browns
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 100IU 2IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.038mg Hash browns
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 1.838mg Hash browns
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Folate 0µg 12µg Hash browns
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 2.065g 2.54g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch 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
1%
Butterscotch
21%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.